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IBM NS1 Connect IBM NS1 Connect

IBM-NS1-Connect is a cloud-based DNS platform designed to deliver high performance, reliability, and control over domain name resolution. As a critical component of an organization's digital infrastructure, IBM-NS1-Connect provides advanced features such as load balancing, traffic management, and security to ensure optimal website performance and availability.

Creating an IBM NS1 Connect connection​

Using API Key​

To create the connection you need:

  • An API Key

Obtaining the credentials)​

API Key​

  1. Log into your IBM NS1 Connect account.
  2. Click the User Settings icon and select User & teams.
  3. Click the API Keys tab.

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 IBM NS1 Connect 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 Key as the method to create the connection.
  5. Fill in the parameters:
    • The API Key
  6. (Optional) Click Test Connection to test it.
  7. Click Create connection. The new connection appears on the Connections page.