DryvIQ is built on the concept of connections. Authenticated connections are accounts verified with the cloud-based or network-based platform when created. The connection can be made using a specific user account (typically an email address) and its corresponding password or, where supported, OAuth 2.0 authorization (where a token is generated based on the authorization granted to DryvIQ through a user login). This authorization allows DryvIQ access to the user's drive information (files and folders) on the platform.

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

A connection is made to the source platform, and another is made to the destination platform. Next, a job is created to connect the two platforms. When DryvIQ connects to a content platform, it uses the publicly available Application Programming Interface (API) for that platform. This ensures that DryvIQ is “playing by the rules” for each platform.

Creating a Connection

1. Expand the Manage section in the left navigation menu.

2. Click Connections.

3. Click Add connection.
   
   

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4. Select the platform from the list.

5. Enter the required information. To understand what information is required to create your connections, refer to your platform’s specific documentation.

6. Sign in to the account or test the connection. When DryvIQ establishes the connection, you will see a green "Connected” message at the bottom of the modal. (If the connection fails, verify the information you entered.)

7. Click Done to finish creating the connection.

8. The connection will be added to the Connections page.

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