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Tableau Tableau

Tableau is a software program used for data visualization and business intelligence. It allows users to connect to various data sources, create interactive visualizations, and analyze trends and patterns.

Creating a Tableau connection​

Create the connection by using one of the following methods:

Using Username & Password​

To create the connection you need:

  • An API Address
  • A Username
  • A Password
  • A Site

Creating your connection​

  1. In the Blink platform, navigate to the Connections page > Add connection. A New Connection dialog box opens displaying icons of external service providers available.
  2. Select the Tableau icon. A dialog box with name of the connection and connection methods appear.
  3. (Optional) Edit the name of the connection. At a later stage you cannot edit the name.
  4. Select Username & Password as the method to create the connection.
  5. Fill in the parameters:
    • The API Address
    • The Username
    • The Password
    • The Site
  6. (Optional) Click Test Connection to test it.
  7. Click Create connection. The new connection appears on the Connections page.

Using Personal Access Token​

To create the connection you need:

  • An API Address
  • A Personal Access Token Name
  • A Personal Access Token Secret
  • A Site

Obtaining the credentials​

  1. In the top right corner, click on your profile picture.

  2. Click on My Account Settings.

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  3. In the Personal Access Tokens click on Create Token.

Creating your connection​

  1. In the Blink platform, navigate to the Connections page > Add connection. A New Connection dialog box opens displaying icons of external service providers available.
  2. Select the Tableau icon. A dialog box with name of the connection and connection methods appear.
  3. (Optional) Edit the name of the connection. At a later stage you cannot edit the name.
  4. Select Personal Access Token as the method to create the connection.
  5. Fill in the parameters:
    • The API Address
    • The Personal Access Token Name
    • The Personal Access Token Secret
    • The Site
  6. (Optional) Click Test Connection to test it.
  7. Click Create connection. The new connection appears on the Connections page.