# watsonx.aiauthentication

> Connect UiPath to watsonx.ai by providing an API Key and Project Key associated with your IBM account.

## Prerequisites

To create a connection, you need the following credentials:

* an **API Key** associated with your account
* a **Project Key** associated with your account

## Add the watsonx.ai 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 credentials: API Key and Project Key.
6. Select **Connect**.

   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).