Mimecast
Mimecast is a SaaS-based email management platform enabling companies to administer business communications and data.
Our integration with Mimecast utilizes their V2 API, which introduces significant updates, particularly in the authentication mechanism.
Creating a Mimecast connection
Using Access Token
To create the connection you need:
- A Client ID
- A Client Secret
Client ID and Secret are returned when the Mimecast registration process is complete.
Creating your connection
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In the Blink platform, navigate to the Connections page > Add connection. A New Connection dialog box opens displaying icons of external service providers available.
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Select the Mimecast icon. A dialog box with name of the connection and connection methods appear.
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(Optional) Edit the name of the connection. At a later stage you cannot edit the name.
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Select Access Token as the method to create the connection.
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Fill in the parameters:
- The Client ID
- The Client Secret
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(Optional) Click Test Connection to test it.
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Click Create connection. The new connection appears on the Connections page.