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NetBox is a platform for modeling and documenting modern networks. By combining the traditional disciplines of IP address management (IPAM) and datacenter infrastructure management (DCIM).

Creating a NetBox connection​

Using API Token​

To create the connection you need:

  • An API Address
  • An API Token

Obtaining the credentials​

  1. Navigate to the API Tokens page under your user profile.

    User Profile

  2. Click the Add a Token button to create your new NetBox API Token.

    Add a Token

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 NetBox 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.