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# Accessing the Data Connectors

This page guides you on how to access the Data Connectors icon and navigate to the Data Connectors page.

* Click the ***Data Connectors***![](https://859511478-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FGDmsjfjJBNqow7Fo97cO%2Fuploads%2FtG017eogQhwiR2LqUFig%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=da6c928d-cc8e-4ae1-8bb0-02b86f0ebce9)icon using the Designer canvas.

<figure><img src="https://859511478-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FGDmsjfjJBNqow7Fo97cO%2Fuploads%2FqQalhrEDtmTpxq9PsYOK%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=63e0fb75-fb5d-468b-92a9-64eb02745f4a" alt=""><figcaption><p><em>Accessing the Data Connectors icon on the Designer Canvas</em></p></figcaption></figure>

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

<figure><img src="https://859511478-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FGDmsjfjJBNqow7Fo97cO%2Fuploads%2FeAklR3cD3DYeNw00gp6H%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=ec589f3c-9b96-4e7e-86d9-c858533d57d3" alt=""><figcaption><p>The Data Connectors page under for the Designer module</p></figcaption></figure>

* 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.