> ## Documentation Index
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# Druva
> Druva provides cloud-based data protection and management solutions. Druva's platform offers features such as data backup, disaster recovery, and data archiving. Druva can be used to protect a wide range of data sources, including physical servers, virtual machines, and cloud applications. The platform also provides features for data governance, compliance, and security.
## Creating a Druva connection[](#creating-a-druva-connection "Direct link to Creating a Druva connection")
## Using Client Registration[](#using-client-registration "Direct link to Using Client Registration")
To create the connection you need:
* A Client ID
* A Client Secret
### Obtaining the credentials[](#obtaining-the-credentials "Direct link to Obtaining the credentials")
1. Log in with your Druva account.
2. Click on the menu button in the top left corner.
3. Click on `Druva Cloud Settings`.
4. Navigate to `API Credentials` on the left-hand panel and click the `New Credentials` Button.
5. Give a name and a description to the credentials and click on `Save`.
6. Copy the `Client ID` and `Client Secret`.
### 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 **Druva** 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 Registration** as the method to create the connection.
5. Fill in the parameters:
* 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.