# Nvidia NIM authentication

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

## 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.

:::note
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.

   For any secret-type field, you can select the menu next to the field and choose **Use credential asset** to reference an Orchestrator credential asset linked to an external vault instead of entering the value directly. For more information, see [Use credential assets for connections](credential-store-connections.md).
6. Select **Connect**.