> ## 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.

# ClearPass

> Aruba’s ClearPass Policy Manager provides role- and device-based secure network access control for IoT, BYOD, corporate devices, as well as employees, contractors and guests across any multivendor wired, wireless and VPN infrastructure.

## Creating a ClearPass connection[​](#creating-a-clearpass-connection "Direct link to Creating a ClearPass connection")

To create the connection you need:

* An API Client ID
* An API Client Secret
* A ClearPass Server URL

## Creating an API Client[​](#creating-an-api-client "Direct link to Creating an API Client")

You can create an API client from **Guest** > **Administration** > **API Services** > **API Clients**. See the [ClearPass Documentation](https://developer.arubanetworks.com/aruba-cppm/docs/clearpass-configuration) for more details.

### 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 **ClearPass** 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 Client ID
   * The Client Secret
   * The ClearPass URL

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

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