> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.blinkops.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Blink

> The Blink platform enables users to create automations that perform actions against the Blink API.

## Creating a Blink connection[​](#creating-a-blink-connection "Direct link to Creating a Blink connection")

To create the connection you need:

* An API key
* An API address

### Obtaining the credentials[​](#obtaining-the-credentials "Direct link to Obtaining the credentials")

#### Obtaining the API address[​](#obtaining-the-api-address "Direct link to Obtaining the API address")

* The API address is your Blink environment URL. The default API address is `https://app.blinkops.com`.

#### Obtaining the API key[​](#obtaining-the-api-key "Direct link to Obtaining the API key")

1. Go to an existing Automation Pack on the [Workflow page](https://app.blinkops.com), or create a [new Automation Pack](/docs/workflows/workflow-packs).

2. Enter an existing Automation in the chosen Automation Pack, or create a [new workflow](/docs/workflows/creating-a-workflow).

3. On the Automation overview page, click the **CLI** button (under the **Run methods**).

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4. Select the **Add my personal API key** checkbox.

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5. Copy the API key and replace instead of the placeholder `<api-key>` at the end of the given CLI command.

### Creating your connection[​](#creating-your-connection "Direct link to Creating your connection")

1. In the Blink platform, navigate to the **Connections** page > **Add connection**. A New Connection dialog box opens displaying icons of external service providers available.

2. Select the **Blink** icon. A dialog box with name of the connection and connection methods appear.

3. (Optional) Edit the name of the connection. At a later stage you cannot edit the name.

4. Select **API Key** as the method to create the connection.

5. Fill in the parameters:

   * The Blink API key
   * The Blink API address: default is `https://app.blinkops.com`

6. (Optional) Click **Test Connection** to test it.

7. Click **Create connection**. The new connection appears on the **Connections** page.