Connectors

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Overview

Connectors establish authenticated connections to your cloud storage providers. Once a connector is authorized, you can create data sources that scan specific folders within that provider. Navigate to Admin > Data Sources > Connectors.

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Supported Providers

Experio supports three cloud storage providers:

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Authentication Types

Depending on your connector configuration, the following authentication methods are available:

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Creating a Connector

1. Click Create New Connection on the Connectors page
2. Select the authentication type
3. Fill in the required credentials:
   • For OAuth2: Client ID, Client Secret, and authorization scopes
   • For API Key: The API key value
   • For Basic Auth: Username and password
4. Click Save to create the connector
5. For OAuth2 connectors, click Authorize to complete the OAuth flow

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OAuth Flow

For Box, Google Drive, and SharePoint:

1. Click Authorize on the connector
2. You’ll be redirected to the provider’s login page
3. Sign in with an account that has access to the content you want to index
4. Grant Experio the requested permissions
5. You’ll be redirected back to Experio with the connection active

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Managing Connectors

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Connection Status

Each connector shows its status:

• Active — Connection is authorized and working
• Pending — OAuth authorization has not been completed
• Error — Connection has encountered an issue (re-authorize to fix)

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Actions

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Help & Documentation

The Connectors page includes a Help & Documentation tab with detailed setup guides for each provider, including required OAuth scopes and configuration steps.