> ## Documentation Index
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# Upwind

> Upwind Security provides cybersecurity solutions to protect organizations from digital threats and vulnerabilities.

## Creating an Upwind connection

### Using Client ID & Secret

To create the connection you need:

* An API Address
* A Client ID
* A Client Secret

#### Obtaining the credentials

Follow [Upwind](https://docs.upwind.io/settings/credentials#generate-new-credentials) on how to obtain your client credentials.

#### 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 **Upwind** 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 **Client ID & Secret** as the method to create the connection.
5. Fill in the parameters:
   * The API Address
   * The Client ID
   * The Client Secret
6. (Optional) Click **Test Connection** to test it.
7. Click **Create connection**. The new connection appears on the **Connections** page.