> ## 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. # Oracle Cloud > Oracle Cloud provides the compute, storage, networking, the database, and platform services you need to deliver robust business outcomes as you rethink your data center needs. ## Creating an Oracle Cloud connection[​](#creating-an-oracle-cloud-connection "Direct link to Creating an Oracle Cloud connection") To create the connection you need: * An Oracle Cloud API address * A tenancy OCID * A user OCID * A key fingerprint * A private RSA key ### Obtaining the credentials[​](#obtaining-the-credentials "Direct link to Obtaining the credentials") 1. Create a new *API key*. image 2. Download the *RSA Private Key* and click **Add**. image 3. Copy the required information to make the connection. image ### 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 **Oracle Cloud** 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 address * The tenancy OCID * The user OCID * The key fingerprint * The private RSA key 6. (Optional) Click **Test Connection** to test it. 7. Click **Create connection**. The new connection appears on the **Connections** page.