> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.blinkops.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# HiBob

> HiBob is an all-in-one, cloud-based HR and benefits platform that gives fast-growing businesses a better way to engage and manage their employees. bob radically streamlines admin and improves employees experiences with a smart mobile app, a personalised benefits store and inviting onboarding and survey tools.

## Creating a HiBob connection

Create the connection by using one of the following methods:

* [Service User](#using-service-user)
* [API Key](#using-api-key)

### Using Service User

To create the connection you need:

* An API Address
* A Service User ID
* A Service User Token

#### Obtaining the credentials

Follow the [HiBob Service User documentation](https://apidocs.hibob.com/docs/api-service-users) to obtain the credentials.

#### Creating your connection

1. In the Blink platform, navigate to the **Connections** page > **Add connection**. A New Connection dialog box opens displaying icons of external service providers available.

2. Select the **HiBob** icon. A dialog box with name of the connection and connection methods appear.

3. (Optional) Edit the name of the connection. At a later stage you cannot edit the name.

4. Select **Service User** as the method to create the connection.

5. Fill in the parameters:

* The Service User ID
* The Service User Token

6. (Optional) Click **Test Connection** to test it.

7. Click **Create connection**. The new connection appears on the **Connections** page.

### Using API Key

To create the connection you need:

* An API Address
* An API key

#### Obtaining the credentials

1. Click your profile picture, and then select API access.

   ![Untitled](https://mintcdn.com/blinkops-2/1cTezLjGjT5SHlFZ/img/Hibob/Untitled.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=1cTezLjGjT5SHlFZ\&q=85\&s=41dbae2aa04f5cebcd218b7bd4813432)

2. Click **Generate token**.

   ![Untitled](https://mintcdn.com/blinkops-2/1cTezLjGjT5SHlFZ/img/Hibob/Untitled2.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=1cTezLjGjT5SHlFZ\&q=85\&s=b35b718d111abb6ae80522f85609d1ea)

   > [!NOTE]
   >
   > Your API token has the same access levels as your HiBob user, for example,
   > if you are an administrator your token will have full access to all APIs.
   > For this reason API tokens are personal and should not be shared.

3. Copy the generated token.

#### Creating your connection

1. In the Blink platform, navigate to the **Connections** page > **Add connection**. A New Connection dialog box opens displaying icons of external service providers available.
2. Select the **HiBob** icon. A dialog box with name of the connection and connection methods appear.
3. (Optional) Edit the name of the connection. At a later stage you cannot edit the name.
4. Select **API Key** as the method to make the connection.
5. Fill in the parameters:
   * The API key
6. (Optional) Click **Test Connection** to test it.
7. Click **Create connection**. The new connection appears on the **Connections** page.