# Connection info

> Create and manage encrypted, reusable connection information for OneFuse pluggable modules

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Connection Info are encrypted and reusable across OneFuse Pluggable Modules.

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A Connection Info is a prerequisite to OneFuse Pluggable Modules.
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| Workspace role | Function(s) |
| --- | --- |
| Admin or Member | Create, update, view and delete Connection Info |
| Viewer | View Connection Info |

## Modules list

The following modules utilize Connection Info:

- [F5 BIG-IP](/docs/onefuse/configure/modules/f5-big-ip/)

## Access Connection Info

1. Log in to the OneFuse UI.
2. In the Workspace, select **Connection Info** from the left navigation menu.

This area will display all active Connection Info.

Perform the following from the **Actions** column:

| Action | Workspace role(s) |
| --- | --- |
| View | Admins, Members, or Viewers |
| Edit | Admins or Members |
| Delete | Admins or Members |

## Manage Connection Info

### Connection Info form

| Field | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **Connection Info Name** | This must be at least three (3) alphanumeric characters/underscores and cannot include spaces nor dashes. |
| **Description** | Optional description for this credential. Shows on the Connection Info dashboard. |
| **Protocol** | Select a Protocol from the dropdown. If **Other** is selected, provide the **Protocol** in the following field. |
| **Host** | Enter the Connection Info Host in FQDN or IPv4 format. |
| **Port** | Enter the Port number for this Connection Info. |
| **Credentials** | |
| **Authentication Type** | Select the Authentication Type for this Connection Info. |
| **Username/Password** | Enter the username and password associated to the Connection Info Host. |

### Create a Connection Info

1. Access Connection Info.
2. From the Connection Info datatable, select [**+ Create**].
3. Enter the field values on the Connection Info form and select **Create**.
4. Use this Connection Info for OneFuse modules.

### Update a Connection Info

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Update a Connection Info to change the Connection Info Name, Description, Host/Port, Authentication Type, Username, and either Update the Password or Keep the existing password.
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1. Access Connection Info.
2. Find the Connection Info to update and select the edit icon.
3. Edit the information on the Connection Info form.
4. Select **Update**.
   - To change the password, first select the Update Password toggle. Enter a new password.

### Delete a Connection Info

1. Access Connection Info.
2. Find the Connection Info and select the delete icon.
3. Select [**Delete**] to confirm.