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Tableau Data Connector

The Web Data Connector (WDC) - Tableau functionality enables you to connect to our REST APIs. When you use a web data connector, Tableau creates an extract of the data that the connector accesses.

With this enabled, you will be able to:

  • Bring unique insights, such as engagement levels across accounts, opportunities, or contacts, into GTM systems.

  • Set up new BI dashboards with new Tableau connectors and templates within minutes.

Steps to connect

  1. Generate a key via the API Key Management page. Please note that only Backstory Admins can access this page.
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  2. Navigate to Tableau sources and click on Web Data Connector.
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  3. Enter your credentials.
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  4. Click submit, and data load tables will populate on the left.
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Things to consider

  • The web data connector is a Tableau-only feature at the moment; other BI tools may be added in the future.

  • Other tools and data warehouses can connect via direct API integration.

  • While the data connector is in beta, minor schema changes may take place.

Having any trouble? Drop us a line at support@backstory.ai.

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