# Adding a New Credential Provider in SailPoint

Create a new credential provider integration in SailPoint to automatically rotate refreshed authentication credentials for configured sources.

To create a new credential provider:

1. Go to **Admin \> Connections \> Credential Providers**.
2. Select **Create New**.

   > **Screenshot**
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   > [![Credential Providers landing page with the Create New button highlighted](<https://documentation.sailpoint.com/connectors/credential_providers/beyondtrust_cloud/help/common/assets/img/landing_screen.png>)](<https://documentation.sailpoint.com/connectors/credential_providers/beyondtrust_cloud/help/common/assets/img/landing_screen.png>)
3. Search for the credential provider type and select **Configure**.

   > **Note**
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   > For a list of the available types of credential providers, as well as access to the documentation for each type, refer to the [Identity Security Connectors](<https://documentation.sailpoint.com/connectors/help/identity_security_connectors.html>) landing page.
4. Enter the following in the provided fields:

   - Enter a unique **Credential Provider Name** to help administrators differentiate it from others.
   - Enter a **Credential Provider Description**.
   - Select a **Credential Provider Owner** who is responsible for the credential provider's operations.
   - Select a **Virtual Appliance Cluster** with connectivity to the credential provider.
5. Select **Continue** to create the new credential provider with your selections.
6. (Optional) Enable credential caching. For more information, refer to [Caching Credentials](<https://documentation.sailpoint.com/connectors/credential_providers/beyondtrust_cloud/help/cred_caching.html>).