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Overview

Connections is where you provide access to the storage platforms that house the content you want scanned. Making a connection allows SkySync to access the content. The connection can be made using a specific user account (typically an email address) and its corresponding password, or, where supported, the connection can be made using OAuth 2.0 authorization (where a token is generated based on the granting authorization to SkySync through a user login). This authorization allows SkySync access to the user's drive information (files and folder) on the platform.

Connections “connect” to a platform as a specific user account. The user account requires the proper permissions to the platform to read/write/update/delete the content, according to what actions the policy is set to perform. The connector user account should be set up so the password does not expire; otherwise, the connection will no longer be able to access the platform until the connection has been refreshed with the new password.

Each platform requires specific information to create a connection. Refer to the Supported Platform Connections page for a full list of supported platforms and to access documentation for how to create a connection to your specific platform(s).

Once you create a connection, it displays in the Connections list. In the event you have multiple connections, you can use the search and filter features to limit the connections that display in the list. There are also options available to help you manage your connections.