> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# PhishLabs Open Web Monitoring

> PhishLabs is a cyber threat intelligence company that provides digital risk protection by monitoring online spaces for threats like phishing scams and brand impersonation, then helping companies take them down to protect their customers and employees.

## Creating a PhishLabs Open Web Monitoring connection[​](#creating-a-phishlabs-open-web-monitoring-connection "Direct link to Creating a PhishLabs Open Web Monitoring connection")

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

To create the connection you need:

* An API Key

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

Contact your **PhishLabs** representative to get your API key(also called `custID`).

### 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 **PhishLabs Open Web Monitoring** 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 Key
6. (Optional) Click **Test Connection** to test it.
7. Click **Create connection**. The new connection appears on the **Connections** page.