> ## 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.

# Censys

> Censys provides an internet intelligence platform for threat hunting and exposure management.

## Creating a Censys connection

### Using Personal Access Token

To create the connection you need:

* A Personal Access Token
* An Organization ID

#### Obtaining the credentials

Follow [Censys documentation](https://docs.censys.com/reference/get-started#api-setup-and-usage) on how to obtain your Personal Access Token.

#### 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 **Censys** 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 **Personal Access Token** as the method to create the connection.
5. Fill in the parameters:
   * The Personal Access Token
   * The Organization ID
6. (Optional) Click **Test Connection** to test it.
7. Click **Create connection**. The new connection appears on the **Connections** page.