Overview

Connections is where you provide access to the storage platforms that house the content you want scanned. Making a connection allows DryvIQ 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, using OAuth 2.0 authorization (where a token is generated by granting authorization 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 appropriate platform permissions to read/write/update/delete the content, depending on the 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 it is 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 documentation on how to create a connection to your specific platform(s).

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