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# Microsoft Defender for Cloud
> Microsoft Defender for Cloud is a cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP) with a set of security measures and practices designed to protect cloud-based applications from various cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
## Creating a Microsoft Defender For Cloud connection
Create the connection by using one of the following methods:
* [OAuth](#using-oauth)
* [App Registration](#using-app-registration)
### Using OAuth
#### 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 **Microsoft Defender For Cloud** 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. Click **OAuth** to authenticate using OAuth.
5. Sign in using your credentials.
Need admin approval? please refer to the [Need Admin
Approval](/docs/integrations/microsoft-defender-for-cloud/admin-approval)
guide.
### Using App Registration
To create the connection you need:
* A Client ID
* A Client Secret
* A Tenant ID
#### Obtaining the credentials
1. Log into the [Azure Portal](https://portal.azure.com/#home).
2. Go to the *Microsoft Entra ID* resource.
3. In the left-hand menu, click **App registrations**.
4. Create a new application registration or click on one of your existing applications.
5. Navigate to **Overview** and Copy your **client ID** and **tenant ID**.
6. Create a new **client secret**.
7. Copy the **secret value**.
8. Navigate back to [Microsoft Azure Portal home](https://portal.azure.com/#home).
9. Click **Subscriptions**.
10. Copy the **subscription ID** of the subscription you want to use.
#### 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 **Microsoft Defender For Cloud** 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 **App Registration** as the method to create the connection.
5. Fill in the parameters:
* The Client ID
* The Client Secret
* The Tenant ID
6. (Optional) Click **Test Connection** to test it.
7. Click **Create connection**. The new connection appears on the **Connections** page.
### Interactive Tutorial Guides
You can also refer to the following tutorial guides for a more in-depth understanding of how to create a Microsoft Defender for Cloud connection.
[Creating a Microsoft Defender for Cloud Connection](https://demo.arcade.software/IL4yWZuexOvjrAYkdbWt?embed\&show_copy_link=true)
[Creating a Microsoft Defender for Cloud Connection in Blink Ops](https://demo.arcade.software/ZBrNkV52lPOhysA4XsmS?embed\&show_copy_link=true)