Tableau is a powerful data visualization and business intelligence platform that enables users to turn complex data into easily understandable visual insights. Known for its user-friendly interface and interactive dashboards, Tableau is widely used for data analysis and reporting across diverse industries.
Set up a connection
This video demonstrates creating a Tableau connection.
After you start the connection, configure it in the Create connection panel and complete all of the required * authentication settings:
| Setting | Instructions |
|---|---|
| Name your connection * | Enter a clear and distinguishable name. Throughout integrator.io imports and exports, you will have the option to choose this new connection. A unique identifier will prove helpful later when selecting it from a list of the connections in your account. |
| My server * |
Enter your Tableau server name. For example, if your account URL is |
| API version * |
Enter your Tableau API version. |
| Content URL * | Enter your Tableau content URL. For example, if your account URL ishttps://prod-useast-b.online.tableau.com/#/site/testing778946829, thentesting778946829 is the content URL. |
| Username * |
Enter your Tableau username. |
| Password * |
Enter your Tableau password. Multiple layers of protection, including AES 256 encryption, are in place to keep your password safe. When editing this connection, you must re-enter this value each time; it is stored only when the connection is saved and never displayed as text. |
Tip: This connector documentation describes only the settings shown for the Simple view. For the corresponding HTTP settings, see custom auth universal connector documentation.
- Sign in to your Tableau account.
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Navigate to Avatar > My account settings.
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Copy the Username.
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