> ## Documentation Index
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# Cortex Xpanse

> Cortex Xpanse by Palo Alto Networks helps organizations discover and manage all their internet-facing devices, reducing their attack surface for better security.

## Creating a Cortex Xpanse connection[​](#creating-a-cortex-xpanse-connection "Direct link to Creating a Cortex Xpanse connection")

## Using API Key[​](#using-api-key "Direct link to Using API Key")

To create the connection you need:

* An API Address
* An API Key
* An API Key ID

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

1. Navigate to **Settings** > **Configurations**.
2. Select **Integration** > **Api Keys**.
3. Click on **New 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 **Cortex Xpanse** 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 Address
   * The API Key
   * The API Key ID

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

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