# Nvidia NIM authentication

> Connect UiPath to Nvidia NIM by providing a deployment URL, API version, and API key for your NIM instance.

## Prerequisites

To create a connection to the Nvidia NIM connector, you must provide the following information:

* URL - The bespoke URL for your deployment. This URL must be accessible from UiPath servers or from your local deployment. Set and test your network security accordingly.
* API Version - The version of the Nvidia NIM API you want to connect to.
* API Key - The API key generated in your Nvidia NIM instance for authentication.

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The connector will gain access to the models within the integration URL which are accessible with the URL and API key provided. This is a server-side control.
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## Add the Nvidia NIM connection

1. Select Orchestrator from the product launcher.
2. Select a folder, and then navigate to the **Connections** tab.
3. Select **Add connection**.
4. To open the connection creation page, select the connector from the list. You can use the search bar to find the connector.
5. Enter the required information.

   Where available, select the menu next to a field and choose **Use credential asset** or **Use Orchestrator asset** to reference an Orchestrator asset instead of entering the value directly. For more information, see [Use credential assets for connections](credential-store-connections.md).
6. Select **Connect**.