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Connector Builder Exports and Imports

Introduction

You may want to export a Connector Builder connector to use as a local backup or archive, or to share a copy of the connector outside of your organization. Connector Builder exports are in the format of a JSON file containing the connector. Once you have a JSON connector export, it can be imported into any organization.

Export a Connector

You can export a connector directly from the Connector Builder page:

  • In tile view, on the back of the tile, click the actions menu icon actions menu 17 and select Export.
  • In list view, hover over the connector row; then in the Actions column, click actions menu icon actions menu 16 and select Export.

In addition, you can export a connector during connector creation using the Export link at the bottom of step 4:

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On clicking Export, a JSON file containing the connector is generated and downloaded through your browser.

Import a Connector

You can import exported Connector Builder connectors from the Connector Builder page. To begin the import process, click Import:

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In the next screen, browse to the connector file and import the connector:

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  • Browse: Use the Browse button to browse to a Connector Builder JSON file that has been exported from Cloud Studio. On selecting a file, these fields become available:

    • Connector Name: The connector name is prepopulated from the JSON file. To use a different name, you can edit it here.

    • Version: The version is prepopulated from the JSON file. To use a different version, you can edit it here.

      Note

      The combination of the connector name and version must be unique for each connector within an organization.

  • Import: Click the Import button to import the connector. If the connector was successfully imported, the imported connector opens on step 4 of the connector creation screen. In addition, the new connector is available from the Connector Builder page.

    Tip

    After a connector is imported, it is not yet published. You must click Publish from step 4 of the connector creation screen to make the connector available for end users.