Connections

A connection is an instance of a connector typically with added credentials. Connections allow you to connect to specific accounts or services using the framework provided by connectors.

What Are Connections?

Connections are created from connectors by adding your specific credentials and configuration. They represent actual connections to external services that can be used in channels and workflows.

Multiple Connections per Connector

A user can have multiple connections for the same connector. For example:

  • Multiple social media accounts of the same type (Twitter, Facebook, etc.)
  • Different database environments (development, staging, production)
  • Multiple API keys for the same service
  • Separate accounts for different projects or teams (Github, Google Drive or Calendar)

Creating Connections

  1. Choose an available connector
  2. Provide your credentials (API keys, tokens, passwords)
  3. Configure any required settings
  4. Test the connection
  5. Save and activate the connection

Managing Connections

Once created, connections can be:

  • Used in multiple channels
  • Shared with team members (with appropriate permissions)
  • Updated with new credentials
  • Disabled or removed when no longer needed

Security

All connection credentials are encrypted and stored securely. Only authorized team members can access or modify connection configurations.