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# Verkada

> Verkada is a comprehensive security platform that enables organizations to proactively protect their people, places, and assets. By leveraging advanced video analytics, access control, environmental sensors, and AI-powered insights, Verkada provides real-time visibility and actionable intelligence to prevent and mitigate threats, ensuring the safety and security of your business.

## Creating a Verkada connection[​](#creating-a-verkada-connection "Direct link to Creating a Verkada connection")

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

To create the connection you need:

* An API Address
* An API Key

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

1. Navigate to the `Verkada API` tab under the `Organization Settings` page.
2. Click the `+ New API Key` button.
3. After filling the fields, click on `Generate API Key`.

For more information, refer to [Verkada's documentation](https://apidocs.verkada.com/reference/quick-start-guide).

### 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 **Verkada** 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 Address
   * The API Key

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

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