> ## Documentation Index
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# Cisco Meraki
> Cisco Meraki is a cloud-based networking solution that offers a range of network devices and services. It is used for managing and monitoring network infrastructure in a centralized manner.
## Creating a Cisco Meraki connection[](#creating-a-cisco-meraki-connection "Direct link to Creating a Cisco Meraki connection")
## Using API Key[](#using-api-key "Direct link to Using API Key")
To create the connection you need:
* An API Key
### Obtaining the credentials[](#obtaining-the-credentials "Direct link to Obtaining the credentials")
1. On the left part of the screen, click on **Organization**
2. On the Organization tab, select **Settings**
3. Scroll down to **Dashboard API access** and turn on the *Cisco Meraki Dashboard API*
4. Click on your user at the top right corner.
5. Click on **My profile**
6. Scroll down to **API access** and click on **Generate new API key**
7. Copy your API key.
### 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 **Cisco Meraki** 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 API Key
6. (Optional) Click **Test Connection** to test it.
7. Click **Create connection**. The new connection appears on the **Connections** page.