> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.blinkops.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# MISP

> MISP is a collaborative effort for sharing cyber threat intelligence. It provides a free, open-source platform for organizations to collect, store, and disseminate information about threats, vulnerabilities, and indicators of compromise (IOCs).

## Creating a MISP connection[​](#creating-a-misp-connection "Direct link to Creating a MISP connection")

## Using API Token[​](#using-api-token "Direct link to Using API Token")

To create the connection you need:

* An API Address
* An API Token

#### Obtaining the credentials[​](#obtaining-the-credentials "Direct link to Obtaining the credentials")

**As an Administrator:**

1. Go to the administration page by clicking on **Administration**.
2. Then go to **List Users**.
3. Click on **View** on the user you want to create an API token for.
4. Click on **Add authentication key**.

**As a User:**

1. In the MISP dashboard go to **My Profile** > **Auth Keys**.
2. Click on **Add authentication key**.

### Creating your connection[​](#creating-your-connection "Direct link to 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 **MISP** 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 **API Token** as the method to create the connection.

5. Fill in the parameters:

   * The API Address
   * The API Token

6. (Optional) Click **Test Connection** to test it.

7. Click **Create connection**. The new connection appears on the **Connections** page.