> ## 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. # CrowdStrike > CrowdStrike is a cyber-security technology company that provides cloud workload and endpoint security, threat intelligence, and cyberattack response services. ## Creating a CrowdStrike connection[​](#creating-a-crowdstrike-connection "Direct link to Creating a CrowdStrike connection") To create the connection you need: * A client ID * A client secret * An API address ### Obtaining the credentials[​](#obtaining-the-credentials "Direct link to Obtaining the credentials") 1. In your Falcon console, go to **Support** > **API Clients and Keys**. Untitled 2. Click **Add new API client**. Untitled 3. Name your new API client, optionally give it a description, and select its scopes and click **Add**. Untitled 4. Copy and save your Client ID, Client Secret and base URL. ### 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 **CrowdStrike** 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 **Client Secret** as the method to create the connection. 5. Fill in the parameters: * The client ID * The client secret * The API address 6. (Optional) Click **Test Connection** to test it. 7. Click **Create connection**. The new connection appears on the **Connections** page. ### Interactive Tutorial Guides[​](#interactive-tutorial-guides "Direct link to Interactive Tutorial Guides") You can also refer to the following tutorial guides for a more in-depth understanding of how to create CrowdStrike connection. [Creating a CrowdStrike Connection](https://demo.arcade.software/HDOX2pakpTj8GWgDlfs5?embed\&show_copy_link=true) [Creating a CrowdStrike Connection in Blink Ops](https://demo.arcade.software/c1Tzl4ryU2it5raz3KJV?embed\&show_copy_link=true)