> ## 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.

# Split

> Split.io is a feature delivery and experimentation platform that helps companies manage and optimize their software releases. You can use Split with Blink to automatically and continuously deliver high-quality software with faster release cycles, reduced downtime, improve incident response, and improved customer experience.

## Creating a Split connection[​](#creating-a-split-connection "Direct link to Creating a Split connection")

## Using Admin API Key[​](#using-admin-api-key "Direct link to Using Admin API Key")

To create the connection you need:

* An Admin API Key

### Obtaining the credentials[​](#obtaining-the-credentials "Direct link to Obtaining the credentials")

1. In your Split workspace, click **workspace initials** > **Admin Settings**.

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2. In the admin settings panel, click **API keys** > **Create API key**.

   <img src="https://mintcdn.com/blinkops-2/mpgGCUqut4o2ZChd/img/Split/img2.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=mpgGCUqut4o2ZChd&q=85&s=64750a069f79579f1863d9e1eac59ea1" alt="Untitled" width="3436" height="666" data-path="img/Split/img2.png" />

3. Create a new Admin API key. You can choose to limit its functionality to specific environments in the workspace.

   <img src="https://mintcdn.com/blinkops-2/mpgGCUqut4o2ZChd/img/Split/img3.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=mpgGCUqut4o2ZChd&q=85&s=12235dfe7bdc219a41443eff6dbecb6a" alt="Untitled" width="1902" height="1012" data-path="img/Split/img3.png" />

### Creating your connection[​](#creating-your-connection "Direct link to 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 **Split** 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 **Admin API Key** as the method to create the connection.
5. Fill in the parameters:
   * The Admin API Key
6. (Optional) Click **Test Connection** to test it.
7. Click **Create connection**. The new connection appears on the **Connections** page.