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# Connect Akto with HAProxy

HAProxy is a high-performance, open-source load balancer and proxy server for TCP and HTTP-based applications. By connecting HAProxy with Akto, you can automatically discover and test the security of all APIs passing through your HAProxy instances, providing comprehensive visibility into your API traffic and ensuring consistent security across your load-balanced infrastructure.

<figure><img src="/files/4djx5F9iKWZxP2kRz7zZ" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

To connect Akto with HAProxy, follow these steps -

1. Set up and configure Akto Traffic Processor. The steps are mentioned [here](https://docs.akto.io/getting-started/traffic-processor/hybrid-saas).
2. Add HAProxy connector
   1. Go to **Quick Start** in Akto Dashboard
   2. Scroll to **HA Proxy** block and click on the **Connect** button to get instructions

<figure><img src="/files/mzMtSwYoeiLaKaEf3jbe" alt=""><figcaption><p>HA Proxy connector in Akto</p></figcaption></figure>

To enable this premium connector for your account, please reach out to our team at <help@akto.io> for pricing and setup information.


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