> ## 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.
# New Relic
> New Relic is a Software as a Service offering that focuses on performance and availability monitoring. It uses a standardized Apdex (application performance index) score to set and rate application performance across the environment in a unified manner.
## Creating a New Relic connection[](#creating-a-new-relic-connection "Direct link to Creating a New Relic connection")
To create the connection you need to:
* Verify that you have a valid user account with appropriate permissions by logging into [New Relic](http://one.newrelic.com)
* An API keys
* An API address
### Obtaining the credentials[](#obtaining-the-credentials "Direct link to Obtaining the credentials")
1. Go to [New Relic](http://one.newrelic.com).
2. Select the **API keys** submenu.
3. Create a new user key.
4. Copy your key to your New Relic connection.
### 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 **New Relic** icon. A dialog box with name of the connection and connection methods appears.
3. (Optional) Edit the name of the connection. At a later stage you cannot edit the name.
4. Select **API Key** as the method to make the connection.
5. Fill in the parameters:
* The API key
* The API address
6. (Optional) Click **Test Connection** to test it.
7. Click **Create connection**. The new connection appears on the **Connections** page.