# Redeeming a Z-Side Service Token

A Z-side service token can be used to create a virtual connection to a service provider or another Equinix Fabric customer. In order to create the connection, you must have a valid service token shared with you by a reseller, carrier, service provider, or other Equinix Fabric customer.

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## Prerequisites[​](#prerequisites "Direct link to Prerequisites")

Before creating a connection to a service provider using a Z-side service token, you must have:

* An Equinix Fabric account, with the following [IAM roles](https://docs.equinix.com/iam/roles-permissions/iam-roles-view.md) assigned: Fabric Connections Manager.
* A new, unused Z-side service token.
* A Fabric port, an A-side service token, or a Network Edge virtual device.

## Redeeming the Token[​](#redeeming-the-token "Direct link to Redeeming the Token")

To create a connection using a Z-Side service token:

1. Log in to the [Customer Portal](https://portal.equinix.com/fabric) > *Fabric Dashboard*.

2. From the *Connections* menu, select **Create a Connection**.

3. On the *Connect using Service Token* card, click **Enter Service Token**.

   ![](https://docs.equinix.com/assets/images/z-side-redeem-service-token-card-fa665d5037352dc58d137a90a90d6039.png)

4. Enter your Z-side service token. Verify that the *Service Token Details* are correct and click **Redeem Service Token**.

   ![](https://docs.equinix.com/assets/images/z-side-redeem-service-token-validated-7614be85ae64c51bfd8795ab54d41c37.png)

## Selecting the Origin[​](#selecting-the-origin "Direct link to Selecting the Origin")

In the *Configure your Connection* section, configure your connection depending on your origin's asset type.

### Port[​](#port "Direct link to Port")

1. In the *Origin Asset Type* section, select **Port**.

2. Choose the port and click **Select Port**.

![](https://docs.equinix.com/assets/images/z-side-redeem-connect-from-port-8c8b2d0edb72db5c8166e8f1eb991bc3.png)

### Service Token[​](#service-token "Direct link to Service Token")

1. In the *Origin Asset Type* section, select **Service Token**.

2. Enter your A-side service token and click **Redeem Service Token**.

![](https://docs.equinix.com/assets/images/z-side-redeem-connect-from-service-token-53806549015db4c6bb9d25c642e57ee7.png)

3. Verify the token information and click **Redeem Service Token**.

![](https://docs.equinix.com/assets/images/z-side-redeem-verify-service-token-33b29adaca10ec51a93e56d127bd0b7f.png)

### Cloud Router[​](#cloud-router "Direct link to Cloud Router")

1. In the *Origin Asset Type* section, select **Cloud Router**.

2. Choose a cloud router from the list and click **Select Cloud Router**.

   ![](https://docs.equinix.com/assets/images/z-side-redeem-cloud-router-3720b86b788eaa784405d166ab37651e.png)

### Virtual Device[​](#virtual-device "Direct link to Virtual Device")

1. In the *Connect Using* section, click **Virtual Device**.

2. Select a location.

3. Choose a virtual device type. You can create a pair of connections from your redundant virtual devices with two separate Z-side service tokens. Select *Virtual Devices* if you are redeeming a single z-side token and connecting from a single virtual device. Select *Redundant Devices* if you are redeeming two z-side tokens and connecting to redundant virtual devices.

4. Select a connection type. Choose *Redundant Connection* if you are using redundant devices.

5. Choose the virtual device instance(s).

   ![](https://docs.equinix.com/assets/images/z-side-redeem-connect-from-virtual-device-a1013d376a36eb11f67cee06751c2d86.png)

6. (*Optional*) If you are using redundant devices, in the *Redundant Destination* section, enter your secondary Z-side service token. The service token provides the available destination for your redundant virtual device.

   ![](https://docs.equinix.com/assets/images/z-side-redeem-connect-redundant-devices-24c4767acc033d2b7d1ba2d0722e12a5.png)

7. Click **Next**.

## Connection Details[​](#connection-details "Direct link to Connection Details")

On the *Configure your Connection* page:

1. Enter a name for the connection.

2. (*Optional*) Enter the VLAN ID.

3. Select a bandwidth for the connection.

4. Select a term length for the connection.

5. Click **Next**.

   ![](https://docs.equinix.com/assets/images/z-side-redeem-connect-details-0c0c60d798c7f891d004834c6ef332b3.png)

> **Info**
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> Connection speed options are pre-defined by the issuer of the service token.

## Review and Submit[​](#review-and-submit "Direct link to Review and Submit")

Review the order and add an additional email address (optional) for notification, a purchase order (optional) or customer reference ID (optional) if necessary and then click **Create Connection**.

![](https://docs.equinix.com/assets/images/z-side-redeem-review-bfc750ed373752af08b837472c1b4bef.png)

## Create Connections With Service Tokens Using API[​](#create-connections-with-service-tokens-using-api "Direct link to Create Connections With Service Tokens Using API")

You can use Fabric API to automate this procedure and integrate it with your internal systems. For details, see:

* [Connect Using Service Token](https://docs.equinix.com/fabric/fabric-api/connect-using-service-token.md)
* [Connect Using Two Service Tokens](https://docs.equinix.com/fabric/fabric-api/connect-using-two-service-tokens.md)