# ION
### Connect Ion in Violet
To connect Ion in Violet, you’ll first need a Client ID and Client Secret. Follow the instructions [here](https://docs.violetlabs.com/apps/i/ion/generate-api-credentials-in-ion) to generate these, then continue on with the instructions below.
1. In [Violet](https://app.violetlabs.com/) (or [VioletGov](https://app.violetgov.com/)), navigate to **Integrations** and click to add a new integration.
2. Select **Ion**
3. Select your type of Ion instance (Production, Gov, etc.)
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\[Optional] You can also provide a unique name for the connection based on the credentials you're using, and you can create **restricted permissions** to users or groups:
4. Enter your **Client ID** and **Client Secret** and click .
5. Once connected, you can configure which types of data to ingest, how frequently data should be refreshed, etc.
6. Last, click **Create** to begin fetching data. You're done!
to add a new integration.
2. Select 
**Ion**
3. Select your type of Ion instance (Production, Gov, etc.)
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\[Optional] You can also provide a unique name for the connection based on the credentials you're using, and you can create **restricted permissions** to users or groups:
.
5. Once connected, you can configure which types of data to ingest, how frequently data should be refreshed, etc.
6. Last, click **Create** to begin fetching data. You're done!