# Tines

## Connection Requirements

{% stepper %}
{% step %}

### IP

Enter the IP address of the Tines host.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Port

Port number (optional, default: 443).
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### API Key

To establish a connection, you will need an API Key from the Tines platform. Follow these steps to create them:

* From the navigation menu, select API Keys.
* Click on the +New Credential and select Tines.
* Follow the prompts to connect and generate your API key.

{% hint style="info" %}
🔵 **Read**\
The value supplied in API Key will be bound to the creator account. Make sure the account has permissions for users and the tenant's stack.
{% endhint %}
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### SSL

Use SSL for connection (optional, default: Encrypted).
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

{% hint style="warning" %}
⚠️ **Attention**\
Please perform a **connection test** to ensure there is a valid connection to the host.\
When the discovery operation is finalized, you will be able to see the details on the **Assets** page.
{% endhint %}


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