To add an external connection, complete the following steps:
- Navigate to Settings > External Connections.
- Click Add connection.
- On the General page:
- Enter a unique name for the connection.
- Optional: Enter a comma-separated list of tags and a description for the connection.
- Click Next.
- On the External Connection details page:
- Select a Type of connection from the drop-down list.
- The Driver field will populate based on the Type selection or you can select Custom to enter your own.
- Select if the connection will Connect by a Host or URL.. If Host is selected, you will have additional data fields to complete.
- Enter the Username and Password for the connection type.
- Click Test connection.
- If connection is successful and no changes are needed, click Create connection.