# Documentation Nexus IQ Server 1.26

## 20.2. Configuring IQ for IDEA

After the successful installation of IQ for IDEA, the plugin must be configured to connect to IQ Server. The configuration can be accessed via the Settings/Preferences dialog. Expanding Other Settings in the left hand pane will reveal Nexus IQ. Click on Nexus IQ to set up the plugin for IQ Server.

**Figure 20.2. Nexus IQ plugin settings**

### Server URL

Enter the url of IQ Server

### Authentication Method

1. **PKI Authentication**: Delegate authentication to the JVM.
2. **User Authentication**: Enter the username and password your IQ Server Administrator has assigned you.

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| You will be prompted for your Master Password (or to set up a Master Password) when saving<br>the Preferences/Settings. This allows IDEA to store your IQ Server password securely. |

Once the IQ Server information is provided, click Connect to verify the connection to IQ Server. Next select an Application from the dropdown to run policy against.