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# Cynet

> Cynet is an autonomous breach protection platform that provides a single, enterprise-grade solution for the internal network.

## Creating a Cynet connection

Create the connection by using one of the following methods:

* [Access Key](#using-access-key)
* [On Prem Username & Password](#using-on-prem-username-&-password)

### Using Access Key

To create the connection you need:

* An API Address
* A Client ID
* An Access Key
* A Secret Key

#### Obtaining the credentials

Follow [Cynet's documentation](https://help.cynet.com/en/articles/297-api-users) on how to obtain your access and secret key.

#### 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 **Cynet** 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 **Access Key** as the method to create the connection.
5. Fill in the parameters:
   * The API Address
   * The Client ID
   * The Access Key
   * The Secret Key
6. (Optional) Click **Test Connection** to test it.
7. Click **Create connection**. The new connection appears on the **Connections** page.

### Using On Prem Username & Password

To create the connection you need:

* An API Address
* A Client ID
* A Username
* A Password

#### Obtaining the credentials

Follow [Cynet's documentation](https://help.cynet.com/en/articles/297-api-users) on how to obtain your username and password.

#### 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 **Cynet** 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 **On-Prem Username & Password** as the method to create the connection.
5. Fill in the parameters:
   * The API Address
   * The Client ID
   * The Username
   * The Password
6. (Optional) Click **Test Connection** to test it.
7. Click **Create connection**. The new connection appears on the **Connections** page.