> ## 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.

# Prometheus

> Prometheus is a software application used for event monitoring and alerting. It records real-time metrics in a time series database built using an HTTP pull model, with flexible queries and real-time alerting.

## Creating a Prometheus connection[​](#creating-a-prometheus-connection "Direct link to Creating a Prometheus connection")

To create the connection you need:

* A username and password
* An API address

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

In Prometheus the username and passwords are stored in `web.yml` file in this format

```
basic_auth_users:  alice: <your bcrypt hash>  bob: $2b$12$D5lgvKt7gvbvVUkP2gUlJe/0bdwLi6S5fRQnD0x1MMRehTeOTAkjm
```

Follow this [guide](https://prometheus.io/docs/guides/basic-auth/) to create a username and password.

### 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 **Prometheus** 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 **Username & Password** as the method to create the connection.

5. Fill in the parameters:

   * The username and password
   * The API address

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

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