Set up the Shodan spoke

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title: Set up the Shodan spoke
description: Integrate the Shodan account and your ServiceNow instance using the API keys.Add and configure Shodan connections to authenticate ServiceNow requests to the Shodan server.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/integrate-applications/integration-hub/setup-shodan-spoke.html
release: australia
product: Integration Hub
classification: integration-hub
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-03-12"
reading_time_minutes: 1
breadcrumb: [Shodan Spoke, Integration Hub spokes, Build integrations, Integration Hub, Workflow Data Fabric]
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# Set up the Shodan spoke

Integrate the Shodan account and your ServiceNow® instance using the API keys.

## Before you begin

-   Request an Integration Hub subscription.
-   Activate the Shodan spoke.
-   API key of your Shodan account.
-   Role required: admin.

## Configure a connection for Shodan spoke

Add and configure Shodan connections to authenticate ServiceNow® requests to the Shodan server.

### About this task

You must configure two connections: Shodan and Shodan Exploit.

### Before you begin

-   Role required: admin
-   Log in to your Shodan account and get the API Key.

### Procedure

1.  Configure the Shodan connection.

    1.  Navigate to **All** > **Process Automation** > **Workflow Studio**.

    2.  Select the **Integrations** tab.

    3.  In the Search all connections field, enter `Shodan`.

        The **Outbound** tab is active by default. If it's not active, toggle it to activate.

    4.  On the Shodan alias tile, select **View Details**.

        \[Omitted image "shodan-conn-template.png"\] Alt text: View Details button on the Shodan alias tile.

    5.  Select **Configure**.

    6.  Fill the form.

        |Field|Description|
        |-----|-----------|
        |Connection Name|Name to identify the connection. The default value is Shodan.|
        |Connection URL|URL to connect to Shodan. The default value is `https://api.shodan.io`|
        |Key|API key from your Shodan account.|

        \[Omitted image "shodan-alias-conn-form.png"\] Alt text: Shodan alias connection form.

    7.  Select **Create Connection**.

2.  Configure the Shodan Exploit connection.

    1.  Navigate to **All** > **Process Automation** > **Workflow Studio**.

    2.  Select the **Integrations** tab.

    3.  In the Search all connections field, enter `Shodan Exploit`.

        The **Outbound** tab is active by default. If it's not active, toggle it to activate.

    4.  On the Shodan Exploit alias tile, select **View Details**.

        \[Omitted image "shodan-exploit-conn-template.png"\] Alt text: Connection template for Shodan Exploit.

    5.  Select **Configure**.

    6.  Fill the form.

        |Field|Description|
        |-----|-----------|
        |Connection Name|Name to identify the connection. The default value is Shodan.|
        |Connection URL|URL to connect to Shodan. The default value is `https://api.shodan.io`|
        |Key|API key from your Shodan account.|

        \[Omitted image "shodan-exploit-alias-conn-form.png"\] Alt text: Shodan Exploit alias connection form.

    7.  Select **Create Connection**.