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Data Connectors

Using Data Connectors is your way to manage how imports and exports are linked to external systems.

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Written by Megan Strauss
Updated over a week ago

Overview

Data Connectors are the different outlets you can pull data from and put data into besides just importing a file from your computer or exporting a report to your email.

Accessing Data Connectors

To access your Data Connectors, navigate to Data + Automations > Import + Export > Connectors.

Types of Data Connectors

  • SFTP

  • Google Drive

  • Dropbox


Adding + Managing Data Connectors

Adding Data Connectors

  1. Navigate to Data + Automations > Import + Export.

  2. In the left-hand menu, select "Connectors."

  3. Click the "Create Connector" button in the top right corner of the header.

  4. Select which type of connector you wish to connect: Dropbox, Google Drive, or SFTP.

    • For Dropbox and Google, you will proceed through the authentication process that allows Element451 to connect with the 3rd party platform.

    • For SFTP, you will be prompted to provide the necessary credentials.

Editing + Deleting Data Connectors

  1. Navigate to Data + Automations > Import + Export.

  2. In the left-hand menu, select "Connectors."

  3. From the Connectors list, locate the one you wish to delete.

  4. Click the More (⋮) icon at the end of that connector's row.

  5. Select either Edit or Delete, based on your need.


Special Notes on Google Drive

Deleting Google Drive Connector / Revoking Access

To revoke Drive access, delete the Google connector here in Import + Export. If you remove access directly from your Google account, it will disconnect all Element451 integrations—including calendar access in Appointments, if that’s also connected.

Troubleshooting

If you see the error message “This app is blocked” when attempting to add a Google Drive Import + Export Connector, it is typically due to a misconfiguration of Google’s OAuth settings within your institution’s Google Workspace. Check out this article for assistance in troubleshooting.

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