> ## 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.

# JetBrains

> JetBrains is a software development company that offers integrated development environments (IDEs) for a variety of programming languages.

The company created the Kotlin programming language, which can run in a Java virtual machine (JVM), in 2011.

## Creating a JetBrains connection[​](#creating-a-jetbrains-connection "Direct link to Creating a JetBrains connection")

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

To create the connection you need:

* A Customer Code
* An API Key

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

Visit the [JetBrains Account API documentation](https://sales.jetbrains.com/hc/en-gb/articles/4406854152978-JetBrains-Account-API) and scroll down to the *How to access the API methods* section.

Follow their instructions to obtain a customer code and API key.

### 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 **JetBrains** 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 Customer Code
   * The API Key

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

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