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# LimaCharlie
> LimaCharlie is a security operations platform that provides infrastructure and tools for detection, response, and automation, allowing organizations to build and scale their cybersecurity capabilities like a cloud service.
## Creating a LimaCharlie connection
Create the connection by using one of the following methods:
* [User ID & Secret](#using-user-id-and-secret)
* [Organization ID & Secret](#using-organization-id-and-secret)
### Using User ID and Secret
To create the connection you need:
* An User ID
* An API Key
### Using Organization ID and Secret
To create the connection you need:
* An Organization ID
* An API Key
#### Obtaining the credentials
#### User ID and Secret:
* Click on settings icon in the top right corner of the LimaCharlie dashboard.
* Select `Manage User Settings`.
* In the opened settings window, copy the User ID.
* Under the `User API Keys` section, create a new API key to generate your User Secret.
#### Organization ID (OID) & Secret:
* From the dashboard, select the desired Organization to enter its workspace.
* In the left sidebar, navigate to Access Management → REST API.
* Copy the Organization ID (OID).
* Under `User-Generated API Keys`, create a new API key to generate your API key.
#### 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 **LimaCharlie** 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 **User ID & Secret** as the method to create the connection.
5. Fill in the parameters:
* The User ID
* The API Key
6. (Optional) Click **Test Connection** to test it.
7. Click **Create connection**. The new connection appears on the **Connections** page.
### Using Organization ID & Secret
To create the connection you need:
* An Organization ID
* An API Key
#### 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 **LimaCharlie** 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 **Organization ID & Secret** as the method to create the connection.
5. Fill in the parameters:
* The Organization ID
* The API Key
6. (Optional) Click **Test Connection** to test it.
7. Click **Create connection**. The new connection appears on the **Connections** page.