> ## 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.

# Fastly

> Fastly is a global edge cloud platform designed to accelerate and secure digital experiences. By strategically distributing content closer to users and providing robust security measures, Fastly enhances website and application performance, reduces latency, and offers real-time visibility and control over traffic.

## Creating a Fastly connection

### Using API Token

To create the connection you need:

* An API Token

Please follow [Fastly's Documentation](https://docs.fastly.com/en/guides/using-api-tokens) in order to obtain the API Token.

#### 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 **Fastly** 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 Token** as the method to create the connection.
5. Fill in the parameters:
   * The API Token
6. (Optional) Click **Test Connection** to test it.
7. Click **Create connection**. The new connection appears on the **Connections** page.