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Creating a LogicMonitor connection

Create the connection by using one of the following methods:

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Using API token based authentication

To create the connection you need:
  • A LogicMonitor account name
  • An access ID
  • An access key

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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 LogicMonitor icon. A dialog box with name of the connection and connection methods appears.
  3. (Optional) Edit the name of the connection. At a later stage you cannot edit the name.
  4. Select Access Key as the method to create the connection.
  5. Fill in the parameters:
    • The LogicMonitor account name
    • The Access ID
    • The Access Key
  6. (Optional) Click Test Connection to test it.
  7. Click Create connection. The new connection appears on the Connections page.

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Using Basic Authentication

To create the connection you need:
  • A LogicMonitor account name
  • A username and password

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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 LogicMonitor icon. A dialog box with name of the connection and connection methods appears.
  3. (Optional) Edit the name of the connection. At a later stage you cannot edit the name.
  4. Select Basic Authentication as the method to create the connection.
  5. Fill in the parameters:
    • Your LogicMonitor account name
    • Your LogicMonitor username
    • Your LogicMonitor password
  6. (Optional) Click Test Connection to test it.
  7. Click Create connection. The new connection appears on the Connections page.