> ## 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.

# Imperva

> Imperva is a cyber security software and services company which provides protection to enterprise data and application software. Imperva’s software stack contains products for both application and data security. It provides layered protection to ensure a company’s website located on-premises, in the cloud, or in a hybrid environment.

## Creating an Imperva connection[​](#creating-an-imperva-connection "Direct link to Creating an Imperva connection")

## Using API key[​](#using-api-key "Direct link to Using API key")

To create the connection you need:

* An API ID
* An API Key

### Obtaining the credentials[​](#obtaining-the-credentials "Direct link to Obtaining the credentials")

Follow the [Imperva documentation](https://docs.imperva.com/en-US/bundle/cloud-application-security/page/settings/api-keys.htm) to obtain the credentials.

### 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 **Imperva** 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 ID
   * The API Key

6. (Optional) Click **Test Connection** to test it.

7. Click **Create connection**. The new connection appears on the **Connections** page.