> ## 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.

# Vault

> Vault provides encryption services that are gated by authentication and authorization methods.

## Creating a Vault connection[​](#creating-a-vault-connection "Direct link to Creating a Vault connection")

To create the connection you need:

* A Vault token
* A Vault address

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

1. Set up your Vault account as described in the guide [Introduction to Vault](https://learn.hashicorp.com/tutorials/vault/getting-started-intro?in=vault/getting-started).
2. Once the server is running, a token is generated and displayed in the console.

### 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 **Vault** 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 **Token** as the method to create the connection.

5. Fill in the parameters:

   * The Vault token
   * The Vault address

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

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