> ## 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.

# Cognism

> Cognism is a B2B sales intelligence platform that provides compliant, high-quality contact and company data via APIs and tools, helping teams identify, enrich, and connect with ideal prospects more effectively.

## Creating a Cognism connection

### Using API Key

To create the connection you need:

* An API Key

For more information about obtaining the credentials, please refer to [Cognism Documentation](https://help.cognism.com/hc/en-gb/articles/4444293398802-How-to-generate-a-new-API-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 **Cognism** 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.