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# Device 42
> Device42 is an IT asset management and infrastructure discovery platform that provides real-time visibility into hardware, software, and network dependencies.
## Creating a Device 42 connection
### Using Client ID & Secret
To create the connection you need:
* An API Address
* A Client ID
* A Client Secret
#### Obtaining the credentials
1. To create the API client make sure that the user is `Active` but not enabled as `Staff` - (permissions)
2. Navigate to `Resources` -> `Secrets` -> `Api Clients`.
3. Click `add` and set the expiration time of the token.
4. Download the credentials file using `Download Credentials` button.
#### 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 **Device 42** 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 ID & Secret** as the method to create the connection.
5. Fill in the parameters:
* The API Address
* The Client ID
* The Client Secret
6. (Optional) Click **Test Connection** to test it.
7. Click **Create connection**. The new connection appears on the **Connections** page.