# Insightly CRM authentication

> To create a connection, you need the following credentials:

## Prerequisites

To create a connection, you need the following credentials:

* API Key

To learn how to retrieve your API key, refer to [Finding or resetting your API key](https://support.insight.ly/en-US/Knowledge/article/2775#API%20Key%20and%20URL) in the Insightly documentation.

## Add the Insightly CRM connection

1. Select Integration Service from the left rail.
2. From the **Connectors** list, select Insightly CRM. You can also use the search bar to find the connector.
3. Select Connect to Insightly CRM.
4. Enter the required credentials: API Key.
5. Select **Connect**.