> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://infisical-devin-1781641701-docs-github-pat-fine-grained.mintlify.site/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # PAM Resource > Learn how to add and configure resources like databases and servers, and set up automated credential rotation. A resource represents a target system, such as a database, server, or application, that you want to manage access to. Some examples of resources are: * PostgreSQL Database * MCP Server * Linux Server * Web Application ## Prerequisites Before you can create a resource, you must have an **Infisical Gateway** deployed that is able to reach the target resource over the network. The Gateway acts as a secure bridge, allowing Infisical to reach your private infrastructure without exposing it to the public internet. When creating a resource, you will be asked to specify which Gateway should be used to connect to it. [Read the Gateway Deployment Guide](/documentation/platform/gateways/gateway-deployment) ## Creating a Resource To add a resource, navigate to the **Resources** tab in your PAM project and click **Add Resource**. Add Resource Button Next, select the type of resource you want to add. Select Resource Type After selecting a resource type, provide the necessary connection details. The required fields vary depending on the resource type. **Important**: You must select the **Gateway** that has network access to this resource. In this PostgreSQL example, you provide details such as host, port, gateway, and database name. Create Resource Clicking **Create Resource** will trigger a connection test from the selected Gateway to your target resource. If the connection fails, an error message will be displayed to help you troubleshoot (usually indicating a network firewall issue between the Gateway and the Resource). ## Resource Metadata Resources support custom key-value metadata that can be used to organize and classify your infrastructure. Common use cases include environment labels, cost centers, compliance tags, and team ownership. * **At creation**: You can attach metadata key-value pairs when creating a resource through the creation modal. pam resource creation metadata * **On the details page**: After creation, resource metadata can be viewed and edited from the resource details page. pam resource metadata section * **Filtering**: You can filter the resources list view by metadata key-value pairs. pam resource metadata filter ## Automated Credential Rotation Some resources, such as PostgreSQL, support automated credential rotation to enhance your security posture. This feature requires configuring a privileged "Rotation Account" on the resource. To learn more about how to configure this, please refer to the [Credential Rotation guide](/documentation/platform/pam/product-reference/credential-rotation).