# Accessing the Data Connectors

* Click the ***Data Connectors*** ![](/files/0v59j6mVGWRpHl0RJvi5) icon using the Designer canvas.

![Accessing the Data Connectors icon on the Designer Canvas](/files/vBhIrrY9llDmiXQvLwlr)

* A new screen opens, displaying the following data connection options:
  * CSV
  * Excel
  * Web Service
  * Predictive Service
  * Data Store
  * WebSocket
  * Merged Data

![The Data Connectors page under for the Designer module](/files/F0Qi5bQRuWS72EE5xDph)

* Select a data connection type and click the ***Create New Connection*** icon.
* A new connection appears below.
* Configure the required details to create a data connection.   

![](/files/GHWLLNHHOxiPTyae2yxG)


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