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# Zabbix

> Zabbix is an open-source monitoring platform that provides tools for IT and DevOps teams to track the health and performance of networks, servers, applications, and cloud services by collecting, analyzing, and visualizing metrics in a centralized environment.

## Creating a Zabbix connection

Create the connection by using one of the following methods:

* [API Token](#using-api-token)
* [Username and Password](#using-username-and-password)

### Using API Token

To create the connection you need:

* An API Address
* An API Token

Refer to the [Zabbix documentation](https://www.zabbix.com/documentation/current/en/manual/web_interface/frontend_sections/users/api_tokens) on how to obtain your API token.

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

### Using Username and Password

To create the connection you need:

* An API Address
* A Username
* A Password

#### 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 **Zabbix** 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.