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# Proofpoint Protection Server

> Proofpoint Protection Server is an email security solution that shields organizations from spam, phishing attacks, and malware threats. With filtering techniques and real-time threat detection, providing comprehensive protection for email communication.

## Creating a Proofpoint Protection Server connection[​](#creating-a-proofpoint-protection-server-connection "Direct link to Creating a Proofpoint Protection Server connection")

## Using Username & Password[​](#using-username--password "Direct link to Using Username & Password")

To create the connection you need:

* An API Address
* A Username
* A Password

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

An administrator must have a role that includes access to a specific REST API.

Proofpoint on Demand (PoD) administrators must file a support ticket to Proofpoint support to obtain a role with access to an API.

On-premise administrators: Edit the `filter.cfg` file and set the following key to true:

`com.proofpoint.admin.apigui.enable=t`

In the management interface, create a role of type API and select the APIs under **Managed Modules** for the role and assign an administrator that role.

The following are the required managed modules for this integration:

* `pss`

* `Quarantine`

  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/blinkops-2/hCOHuAN1Lx4x4ZwJ/img/Proofpoint-protection-server/config.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=hCOHuAN1Lx4x4ZwJ&q=85&s=1ef4917cdebba4d38e36ffda8434ff86" alt="config" width="954" height="1080" data-path="img/Proofpoint-protection-server/config.png" />

### 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 **Proofpoint Protection Server** 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 **Username & Password** as the method to create the connection.

5. Fill in the parameters:

   * The API Address
   * The Username
   * The Password

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

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