> ## Documentation Index
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# OneTrust

> OneTrust is a software platform specializing in compliance and privacy management, offering solutions for data privacy management, vendor risk management, and GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance).

## Creating an OneTrust connection[​](#creating-an-onetrust-connection "Direct link to Creating an OneTrust connection")

## Using API Key[​](#using-api-key "Direct link to Using API Key")

To create the connection you need:

* An API Address
* An API Key

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

You can create and manage API keys that utilize the OAuth 2.0 authorization framework using the **API Keys** tab of the **Credentials** screen in **Global Settings**.

Detailed instructions for obtaining your credentials can be found in the [OneTrust Documentation](https://my.onetrust.com/s/article/UUID-76f55697-ba16-d000-849a-d33e3d217f41?language=en_US#UUID-76f55697-ba16-d000-849a-d33e3d217f41_section-idm46212287146848).

### 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 **OneTrust** 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 Key** as the method to create the connection.

5. Fill in the parameters:

   * The API Address
   * The API Key

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

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