# Adding and Managing Data Sources in Your Tenant

## Data Sources

A Data Source is a reusable connection profile that defines how the Aisera Platform will interact with your third-party application. Using an integration, the Data Source defines the functions to be associated with your third-party application. The Data Source allows you to configure how data will be imported to the Aisera Platform, what sort of transformation will be applied to the data, and how data will be transferred back.

When using an Out of the Box Data Source, there are several application-specific configurations available. These allow you to customize how the Aisera Platform interacts with your third-party application.

If the Data Source you are looking for is not in the Data Source Search window, you can create a[ Generic Data Source](/aisera-platform/adding-data-to-your-tenant/integrations-and-data-sources/using-the-generic-connector.md#data-sources-setup).

## Creating a Data Source

**To create a Data Source:**

1. Choose **Settings > Data Sources** from the left navigation menu of your Aisera Admin UI.
2. Clock on the **+ New Data Source** button in the upper-right corner.
3. Search for the Data Source you want to create in the **New Data Source** window.
4. Click **Next**.
5. Select the F**unctions** you would like your data source to perform, and, if applicable, set the schedule.<br>

   <div data-gb-custom-block data-tag="hint" data-style="info" class="hint hint-info"><p><strong>Incremental Retrieval</strong>: This method retrieves data updated after the last retrieval's timestamp.</p><p><strong>Date Range Retrieval</strong>: This method retrieves all data between specified start and end dates. If no end date is given, it retrieves all data from the start date onward.</p></div>
6. Click **Next**.
7. Remaining configurations will depend on what application you are connecting to and what functions you have selected. For more information about Out of the Box Applications, refer to the [connector documentation](/aisera-platform/adding-data-to-your-tenant/integrations-and-data-sources/connectors.md). Continue through the configuration wizard and select **OK** to save the new  Data Source.

## Cloning a Data Source

Editing a Data Source can lead to unexpected behaviors or the mass loss of data. It is recommended that you clone a Data Source if you are testing configuration for a Data Source.

To clone a Data Source:

1. In the Aisera Admin UI navigate to **Settings > Data Sources**.
2. Select the Data Source you would like to clone.
3. In the top right of the Data Source Details page, click the Clipboard icon to duplicate the Data source. This will open the **Clone Data Source** window. This will being a process similar to the process of [Creating a New Data Source](/aisera-platform/adding-data-to-your-tenant/integrations-and-data-sources/creating-a-connector/adding-and-managing-data-sources-in-your-tenant.md#creating-a-data-source).
   1. At minimum you will need to give the cloned Data Source a new name.
4. Navigate through the **Clone Data Source Window** and select **OK** to clone the Data Source.
5. The cloned Data Source will now appear on the **Data Sources** page.

## Editing a Data Source

**To edit a Data Source:**

1. Choose **Settings > Data Sources** from the left navigation menu of your Aisera Admin UI.
2. Click on the Data Source you will be editing.
3. In the Data Source Details window, click on the **Pencil** icon to open the **Edit Data Source** modal.<br>

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4. Edit the configurations and select **OK** to save the changes.

## Deleting a Data Source

**To delete a Data Source:**&#x20;

1. Choose **Settings > Data Sources** from the left navigation menu of your Aisera Admin UI.
2. Click on the Data Source you will be deleting.
3. In the Data Source Details window, click on the **Trash** icon.<br>

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4. Click **OK** to confirm the deletion of the integration.


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