> ## 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.

# Zscaler Internet Access

> Zscaler Internet Access™ (ZIA™) defines safe, fast internet and SaaS access as part of the industry’s most comprehensive cloud native zero trust platform.

## Creating a Zscaler Internet Access connection

Create the connection by using one of the following methods:

* [Admin Credentials](#using-admin-credentials)
* [Client Credentials](#using-client-credentials)

### Using Admin Credentials

To create the connection you need:

* An API Address
* A Username
* A Password
* An API Key

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

Refer to the [Zscaler Internet Access documentation](https://help.zscaler.com/zia/about-cloud-service-api-key) on how to obtain your API key.

The username and password are your account credentials.

### 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 **Zscaler Internet Access** 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 **Admin Credentials** as the method to create the connection.

5. Fill in the parameters:

   * The API Address
   * The Username
   * The Password
   * The API Key

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

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

### Using Client Credentials

To create the connection you need:

* An API Address
* A Token URL
* A Client ID
* A Client Secret
* A Scope
* Additional Connection Params

#### Obtaining the credentials

Follow [Zscaler Internet Access's documentation](https://help.zscaler.com/zia/securing-zia-apis-oauth-2.0) to obtain the credentials.

<Note>
  Additional Connection Params lets you add optional key–value pairs when requesting an OAuth 2.0 token. They’re only needed in specific cases, such as when Zscaler’s authorization server requires extra fields like aud, etc.

  Do not include the `grant_type` parameter in `Additional Connection Params` as it is already being sent.
</Note>

#### 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 **Zscaler Internet Access** 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 Credentials** as the method to create the connection.
5. Fill in the parameters:
   * The API Address
   * The Token URL
   * The Client ID
   * The Client Secret
   * The Scope
   * The Additional Connection Params
6. (Optional) Click **Test Connection** to test it.
7. Click **Create connection**. The new connection appears on the **Connections** page.