# Altium 365

Altium 365 connects via [Nexar](https://nexar.com/) using a Client ID and Client Secret. Follow the instructions below to generate these credentials for your Altium account. (Or if you already have them, skip ahead to the [next page](https://docs.violetlabs.com/apps/a/altium-365/connect-altium-365-in-violet)).

1. If you need an account in Nexar, [create one here](https://portal.nexar.com/sign-up). Activate your account and log in.
2. Navigate to [Applications](https://portal.nexar.com/applications) and select **Create app.** Name it, and under the **Scopes** section, check the **Design** box. Select the Terms and Conditions checkbox and click **Create**.

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3. Once created, navigate to the **Authorization** tab in the app you just created. Scroll down to **Credentials**, and copy the Client ID and Client Secret. Remember to write these down.

Head to the next page to [connect Altium 365 in Violet](https://docs.violetlabs.com/apps/a/altium-365/connect-altium-365-in-violet).