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Creating an IBM NS1 Connect connection

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Using API Key

To create the connection you need:
  • An API Key

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Obtaining the credentials

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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.

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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.