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Reusing data connection settings

You can reuse data connection configurations by copying and pasting them in JSON format. This helps speed up connection setup, reduce manual entry errors, and ensure consistency across environments.

  • If you do not have edit access to the data connection, the configuration details are available in the Data Connection Information modal.

  • If you have edit access, the JSON export option is available in the Edit Data Connection modal.

To reuse a configuration, copy the JSON and paste it into the Import from JSON tab when creating a new connection. The system automatically populates all matching fields.

You can use this feature to:

  • Duplicate a connection for another user or environment
  • Share a connection template with other users
  • Back up connection settings
  • Restore a connection after changes or issues encountered

Copying connection details in JSON format

You can reuse data connection configurations by copying and pasting them in JSON format.

  1. On the main navigation bar, click DATA.
    The DATA interface opens, displaying the Datasets tab.
  2. Depending on your access level,

    • If you do not have Edit access to the data connection:

      1. In the side menu, click next to the connection you want to share.

        The Data Connection Information modal appears.

      2. Click COPY JSON to copy the connection configuration to your clipboard.

    • If you have edit access to the data connection:

      1. In the side menu listing all available data connections, click next to the connection you want to share.

        The Edit Data Connection modal appears.

      2. Switch to the Info tab.

      3. Click COPY JSON to copy the connection configuration to your clipboard.

        You can use the copied information from your clipboard when creating a new connection, or you can also share the JSON with other users through a secure channel to replicate the connection.

Using connection details shared in JSON format

You can reuse data connection configurations by copying and pasting them in JSON format.

You must have the Manage data connections privilege or be an administrator to create new connections.

  1. In the side menu, click NEW CONNECTION.
    The Create New Data Connection modal appears.
  2. Switch to the Import from JSON tab.
  3. Paste the connection configuration in JSON format into the text field.
    You can copy the details of an existing data connection from the Data Connection Information modal. For instructions, see Copying connection details in JSON format.
  4. Click IMPORT & CONNECT to auto-populate the connection details from the JSON file.
    • If any configuration details are invalid, an error message appears, and you can manually correct the configuration.
    • If the configuration is valid, the connection is created and added to the connection list in the left panel. The new connection inherits the name from the copied configuration, with a timestamp appended.