Source: https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/admin-connectors-create

# nylas admin connectors create

Create a connector

Written by [Qasim Muhammad](https://cli.nylas.com/authors/qasim-muhammad) Staff SRE

Published February 13, 2026

Updated June 21, 2026

## What does nylas admin connectors create do?

The nylas admin connectors create command creates a connector. It is part of the Admin (API Management) commands, which manage Nylas applications, callback URIs, connectors, credentials, and grants.

## Usage

```bash
nylas admin connectors create
```

## Flags

| Flag | Description |
| --- | --- |
| --client-id string | OAuth client ID |
| --client-secret string | OAuth client secret |
| --imap-host string | IMAP host (for IMAP provider) |
| --imap-port int | IMAP port |
| --name string | Connector name (required) |
| --provider string | Provider (google, microsoft, imap, etc.) (required) |
| --scopes stringSlice | OAuth scopes (comma-separated) |
| --smtp-host string | SMTP host (for IMAP provider) |
| --smtp-port int | SMTP port |
| --json | Output as JSON |
| --no-color | Disable color output |
| --verbose(-v) | Enable verbose output |
| --config | Custom config file path |
| --help(-h) | Show help for the command |
| --limit | Limit results (most list commands) |
| --yes(-y) | Skip confirmations |

## Examples

The nylas admin connectors create command creates a connector.

### JSON output for scripting

```bash
nylas admin connectors create --json
```

### Filter by client-id

```bash
nylas admin connectors create --client-id <value> --json
```

## Troubleshooting

### Command not found or fails

Run `nylas auth config` and `nylas auth login` to authenticate first.

## Related commands

[nylas admin applications createCreate an application](https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/admin-applications-create)

[nylas admin applications deleteDelete an application](https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/admin-applications-delete)

[nylas admin applications listList applications](https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/admin-applications-list)

[nylas admin applications showShow application details](https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/admin-applications-show)

[nylas admin applications updateUpdate an application](https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/admin-applications-update)

[nylas admin callback-uris createCreate a callback URI](https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/admin-callback-uris-create)

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Run `nylas admin connectors create --help` for full help output.