--- title: Getting Started with Connect description: Get started with the connect interface. --- [Skip to content](https://go.screenfeed.com/portal/getting-started-with-connect-1#main-content) ![Screenfeed Logo\_White (1)](https://go.screenfeed.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenfeed%20Logo_White%20(1).png?width=300&height=63&name=Screenfeed%20Logo_White%20(1).png) Open main navigation Close main navigation Hello how can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Portal](https://go.screenfeed.com/portal?hsLang=en) 2. [Connect](https://go.screenfeed.com/portal/connect?hsLang=en) 3. [Getting Started](https://go.screenfeed.com/portal/connect?hsLang=en#getting-started) # Getting Started with Connect ## Get started with the connect interface. #### Getting Started with Connect ### Why Connect? Connect is a workflow tool for presenting your data-connected designs dynamically in your digital signage software.. Keeping your screens fresh and up to date is as easy as changing the data where it lives, such as adding an event to your calendar or updating a spreadsheet. ‍ ### **Using Connect** Make your own **Connect** app in a few easy steps.  - [Create an app from scratch](https://go.screenfeed.com/portal/creating-a-connect-app-from-scratch?hsLang=en)or choose from a[pre-built template.](https://go.screenfeed.com/portal/creating-connect-apps-using-templates?hsLang=en) - Customize your app with design elements that fit your brand. - Connect your app to a data source for dynamic updates to your screens. - [Publish your app](https://go.screenfeed.com/portal/publish-connect-apps?hsLang=en)to your screens. ### ‍ Before you get started with Connect you will need to have a subscription. If you don’t have a subscription license and would like to try connect please follow this link to add Connect preview to your account. [Connect Preview](https://account.screenfeed.com/dashboard/subscriptions?packageId=522) ‍ Sign into Connect by navigating in a web browser to connect.screenfeed.com on a computer. ![](https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/61a49075fd3a7af706d0fa22/628fe00920ac9949f6b74a4d_fUojiTTZBT92dMFGvbL8mLVqjT8bUUVBzOPhzSMWqafLFpMKPmLuzLCf5PKqP2mb0uO2IsbqGvFR0nniCB0VzRxn_42ujgew49_TDMTLiYw41SJpOaXdYxd-0bXFL915zzp7W97oXaZhzX97-A.png) ### ‍ Connect is divided into three easy to use sections, My Apps, Templates, and Connections.  ![](https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/61a49075fd3a7af706d0fa22/628fe00abef97e2b38ebabbd_7BMK4He1luVdrAsCVkvv3QqsuDx2FMtFEHWRphIArBpGBW3ZjbJHjAwbIijzD-7Xc9aAhKsXzmDe0wm-uQgKyiMJUqEGN10KSQgPCCBWVI6jqqoB1stOlV7Q71tlX0UsG5ErbIAlVB2je725GA.png) **My Apps** shows any apps you have created in the main body of the window. They can be sorted by last modified, creation date, or alphabetical order. You also can search and toggle the view between list and thumbnail view. You can create a new app by clicking the create app button.  ### ‍ ![](https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/61a49075fd3a7af706d0fa22/628fe00aae967c9cda339d2a_vxLw2vRH_rr9TjBr1oDtTXPsndzr0YqJAmST1zO2k81nqKJqs2e7Ai9z49byWW6uwr-ML6DJQlP_2h1ybeNVlQfib4u_jhcPEwxI_VNCLhh7xMLcyp4f0sXjVxWCZy2MepWFKZAf89bo4TWGcA.png) **Templates** shows not only pre-built templates provided by screenfeed, but also any template that you create. You can search, edit, manage or choose to create a new app from any of the templates shown on this page.  ### ‍ ![](https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/61a49075fd3a7af706d0fa22/628fe009c6c5a35a0ec7beba_iXCMo1sSi3CCYaMmBHIHfpL_kzvZ11TaDknnrq0yANG2LnMtRpNXTi6PXHuTDdVhUondifw95ih8wqFtPYAGogdzkRcIFj8mHTONrq47ml6mvUUF9vcQuwYQ4JJGQNG-rUtpUPTjrHg_OfuAmg.png) **Connections** show data either from external sources or manually created that have been connected to an App or Connect. You can edit the properties of the connection, add a data filter, see apps in use, manage or choose to create a new connection from this page. Data sources that can be connected to an app are; Microsoft Excel Workbooks, Google Sheets, iCal Calendars, Microsoft Calendars, Google Calendars, XML or JSON URL. Connect to additional data sources using our REST API or Zapier. You can also create a manual table directly in Connect, upload your data file or paste data from your clipboard. ### ‍ ### Next Steps Try [Creating an App from Scratch](https://go.screenfeed.com/portal/creating-a-connect-app-from-scratch?hsLang=en) Not sure how to start? Get inspired[Using pre-built Templates](https://go.screenfeed.com/portal/creating-connect-apps-using-templates?hsLang=en) Learn more about [Connecting your Data](https://go.screenfeed.com/support-articles/managing-your-data-connections?hsLang=en) ### ‍ screenfeed.com Copyright © 2025, Screenfeed