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# Algolia

## Connection

When you're setting up your first workflow with Algolia, you will need to create a [Connection](https://docs.getmesa.com/going-further/credentials) in order to connect MESA with Algolia.

<figure><img src="/files/O3k8a5ikzDseCdxD5E69" alt="Screenshot of the MESA Algolia step connection setup, creating a Connection to link MESA with Algolia. Spotlight the connection credential fields."><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

To create your connection, login to your Algolia account and navigate to Settings.

<figure><img src="/files/gOqhemr6vFQuc9fi6Iw5" alt="Screenshot of the Algolia dashboard after logging in. Spotlight the Settings navigation item."><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Then, select API Keys in the Team and Access section and copy your Application ID. Paste the Application ID in the Application ID field of your MESA Algolia step.

<figure><img src="/files/FZKPI9TOqV7WfR546zor" alt="Screenshot of the Algolia Settings, API Keys page under Team and Access. Spotlight the Application ID value to copy."><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Next, copy the Write API Key and paste it in the Write API Key step of your MESA Algolia step.

<figure><img src="/files/d7PhNeQe1IGa7HCuXN7D" alt="Screenshot of the Algolia Settings API Keys page. Spotlight the Write API Key value to copy."><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Once those fields are populated, click the Add connection button in your Algolia step to complete your connection.

<figure><img src="/files/9Uz9AuhEYjSMLuljGBMk" alt="Screenshot of the MESA Algolia step with the Application ID and Write API Key fields populated. Spotlight the Add connection button."><figcaption></figcaption></figure>