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# Creating a XML or JSON URL data Connection

## A walkthrough of creating an xml or json data connection in Connect.

### **Connecting to XML or JSON URL data**

Connections can be created to XML or JSON formatted URLs for use as either collections or single data point connections. ‍

Get started by clicking Data in the left hand panel. 

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The Data Connections menu will appear.. Click **Create a Connection** button to create a new connection. 

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Next click on XML or JSON URL under the Create a Connection heading.

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Currently XML or JSON URL connections are unauthenticated, if you need a higher level of security consider our REST API as a data connection method. 

Copy your data url and paste it into the corresponding field in Connect. Then click Import Data to continue. 

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The URL Connection can also accept Excel, CSV, TSV, and iCal.

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A node picker will appear where you can select the node for the collection you want to use. Click on the node name or collection total to select the node. 

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The node selected will appear in a table. Adjust the data Columns for name, data type and use the preview to validate your data connection is correct then click the continue button. 

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Set your synchronization frequency

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Then name your connection then click continue.

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Once the Connection has been made click Close. 

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Now your widget is Connected to a XML or JSON URL.You can drag and drop values or records to build out your Connect App. Follow this link to learn more about building an app from scratch

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