> ## 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.
# NetBox
> 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[](#creating-a-netbox-connection "Direct link to Creating a NetBox 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")
1. Navigate to the **API Tokens** page under your user profile.
2. Click the **Add a Token** button to create your new NetBox API Token.
### 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 **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.