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# LogicMonitor

> LogicMonitor is a cloud-based monitoring platform that provides businesses with real-time visibility into the performance and health of their IT infrastructure. It uses a combination of data collection agents and synthetic monitoring to monitor the performance of on-premises and cloud-based systems, including servers, applications, networks, and storage systems. LogicMonitor provides alerts and notifications when potential issues are detected, enabling businesses to quickly identify and resolve problems before they affect the performance of their IT systems. It also offers a range of customizable dashboards and reports that provide detailed insights into the health and performance of a business's IT infrastructure.

## Creating a LogicMonitor connection

Create the connection by using one of the following methods:

* [Access key](#using-api-token-based-authentication)
* [Basic authentication](#using-basic-authentication)

## Using API token based authentication

To create the connection you need:

* A LogicMonitor account name
* An access ID
* An access 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 **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.

## Using Basic Authentication

To create the connection you need:

* A LogicMonitor account name
* A username and password

### 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.