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title: Configure a connection for the F5 BIG-IP spoke
description: Integrate the ServiceNow instance and F5 using basic authentication to authenticate ServiceNow requests.
locale: en-US
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release: australia
product: Integration Hub
classification: integration-hub
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-03-12"
reading_time_minutes: 1
breadcrumb: [F5 BIG-IP Spoke, Integration Hub spokes, Build integrations, Integration Hub, Workflow Data Fabric]
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# Configure a connection for the F5 BIG-IP spoke

Integrate the ServiceNow instance and F5 using basic authentication to authenticate ServiceNow requests.

## Before you begin

-   Request an Integration Hub subscription.
-   Activate the F5 BIG-IP spoke.
-   Role required: admin.

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **Process Automation** > **Flow Designer**.

2.  Click the **Connections** tab.

3.  Locate the **F5\_BIG\_IP** connection alias and click **View Details**.

4.  Click **Edit**.

5.  On the **Connection** form, fill in the fields.

    |Field|Description|
    |-----|-----------|
    |Connection Name|Name to identify the F5 BIG-IP connection alias record.|
    |Connection URL|URL of the host machine where the F5 BIG-IP server is installed.|
    |User name|Your F5 BIG-IP user name.|
    |Password|Your F5 BIG-IP user name.|

6.  Click **Submit**.