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# Checkmarx

> Checkmarx Static Application Security Testing (SAST) provides fast and accurate incremental or full scans and gives you the flexibility, accuracy, integrations, and coverage to secure your applications.

## Creating a Checkmarx SAST connection[​](#creating-a-checkmarx-sast-connection "Direct link to Creating a Checkmarx SAST connection")

## Using API Client[​](#using-api-client "Direct link to Using API Client")

To create the connection you need:

* A Checkmarx URL
* A Username
* A Password
* A Client ID
* A Client Secret

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

Please refer to the [Checkmarx Documentation](https://checkmarx.com/resource/documents/en/34965-46554-cxsast--odata--api-authentication.html) for setup information.

### 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 **Checkmarx SAST** 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 Client** as the method to create the connection.

5. Fill in the parameters:

   * The Checkmarx URL
   * The Username
   * The Password
   * The Client ID
   * The Client Secret

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

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