> ## 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. # Passwordstate > Passwordstate is a secure password management platform designed for IT teams and enterprises to safely store, manage, and share sensitive credentials. With features that support role-based access control, auditing, and automation, Passwordstate streamlines credential management across teams—enhancing security, improving compliance, and reducing operational friction. ## Creating a Passwordstate connection ### Using API Key To create the connection you need: * An API Address * An API Key #### Obtaining the credentials 1. Login to your Passwordstate account. 2. Click on `Administration`. Passwordstate Administration 3. Click on `System Settings` in the left-hand panel. Passwordstate System Settings 4. Click on `api`. Passwordstate API Settings 5. Select the API key you want to use. Passwordstate Select API Key 6. Copy the API key. Passwordstate Example API Key #### 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 **Passwordstate** 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.