# Algolia (prebuilt connector)

## Description

**Algolia** is a search-as-a-service API that focuses on providing the best experience for end users. 

## Authentication 

When adding connector instances for **Algolia**, the following authentication methods are supported:

* [API key](#api-key-authentication)

### API key authentication

When a user chooses to [add a connector instance](https://doc.wearepatchworks.com/product-documentation/connectors-and-instances/working-with-instances/adding-an-instance) using **API key** authentication, the credentials below are prompted:

<table><thead><tr><th>Credential</th><th width="145" data-type="checkbox">Required?</th><th>Notes</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><code>application id</code></td><td>true</td><td> </td></tr><tr><td><code>api key</code></td><td>true</td><td> </td></tr><tr><td><code>index name</code></td><td>true</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>