> ## 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.

# N-able N-Central

> N-able N-central is a Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) tool used by IT service providers to monitor and manage customer IT environments.

## Creating a N-able N-Central connection

### Using JWT Token

To create the connection you need:

* An API Address
* A JWT Token
* An Access Token Expiry (Optional)

#### Obtaining the credentials

Follow the steps in the [N-able N-Central documentation](https://developer.n-able.com/n-central/docs/create-an-api-only-user) to obtain the credentials.

<Note>An access token expiry is optional and by default will be set to 1 hour (the maximum expiry value).</Note>

#### 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 **N-able N-Central** 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 **JWT Token** as the method to create the connection.
5. Fill in the parameters:
   * The API Address
   * The JWT Token
   * The Access Token Expiry
6. (Optional) Click **Test Connection** to test it.
7. Click **Create connection**. The new connection appears on the **Connections** page.