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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.

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

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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.

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

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

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