> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.getmesa.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.getmesa.com/connect/algolia.md). # 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.

Screenshot of the MESA Algolia step connection setup, creating a Connection to link MESA with Algolia. Spotlight the connection credential fields.

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

Screenshot of the Algolia dashboard after logging in. Spotlight the Settings navigation item.

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.

Screenshot of the Algolia Settings, API Keys page under Team and Access. Spotlight the Application ID value to copy.

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

Screenshot of the Algolia Settings API Keys page. Spotlight the Write API Key value to copy.

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