> ## Documentation Index
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# VirusTotal
> VirusTotal is an online service that analyzes suspicious files and URLs to detect types of malware and malicious content using antivirus engines and website scanners.
## Creating a VirusTotal connection[](#creating-a-virustotal-connection "Direct link to Creating a VirusTotal connection")
To create the connection you need:
* An API key
### Obtaining the credentials[](#obtaining-the-credentials "Direct link to Obtaining the credentials")
1. Go to [VirusTotal](https://www.virustotal.com/) and sign up.
2. At the top right of the page, click **API key**.
3. Copy the API key.
### 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 **VirusTotal** 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 **API Key** as the method to create the connection.
5. Fill in the parameters:
* The API key
6. (Optional) Click **Test Connection** to test it.
7. Click **Create connection**. The new connection appears on the **Connections** page.