> 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/mantle.md).

# Mantle

## Connection

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

<figure><img src="https://3425906282-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F1H6u1HQc3Iew7ATmmiCi%2Fuploads%2FLQQdXF5a8aOUd6ncrHAV%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=5e04c380-b82d-440f-a614-0df0342c4580" alt="Screenshot of the MESA Mantle step connection setup for linking your Mantle account. Spotlight the Connect with Mantle button."><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

To link your Mantle account, click Connect with Mantle and enter your login details. Then, select your organization and click to grant access to your Mantle account for MESA.