Create a New Connection

This guide shows you how to create a new Connection.

Step 1: Create a new Connection.

From the Build Pane, select Read Connector
Next, select + New Connection.
Select your desired connection type:

Connections in Public or Private Preview may be behind the "Preview" filter option:

Step 2: Configure your Connection.

Complete the required fields within the connection settings (see Figure 2). See Connection Types to find each type's specifications.

Figure 2. — Image 1.

Step 3: Create new credentials.

If the Requires Credentials checkbox is marked, select an existing credential or create a new one.
To create a new credential, complete the required fields within the Create New Credential. See Connection Types to find each connection type's credential specifications.

Figure 3. — Figure 3

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When updating a credential, any change will require you to re-enter sensitive fields. For example, If the user value changes, you will need to re-enter the password.

Step 4: Test your Connection.

Select TEST CONNECTION button to check whether credentials are correctly configured.
If a green check appears with ALL PASS, click CREATE (see figure 5).

Figure 4.

Updated 10 months ago