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Introduction

A data connection defines the origin of external data—such as Google Calendar, Airtable, or a file from Dropbox.

When data requires authentication, a data connection securely stores the necessary credentials—such as your Google authorization, Airtable API key, or Dropbox token—so you don’t need to re-authorize access repeatedly.

For public (unauthenticated) data sources, a simple URL is sufficient.

Note: Data connections are only used for external data sources. Any external data source must be linked via a data connection.

You can manage all your data connections (create, modify, delete, and list) in the Configuration Panel.

Data Connection Management

Creating a Data Connection​

  1. Navigate to the Configuration Panel.
  2. Click Data Connections in the left-hand menu.
  3. Click Add Connection in the top-right corner.

Modifying a Data Connection​

  1. Go to the Configuration Panel.
  2. Select Data Connections from the left-hand menu.
  3. Locate the connection you wish to modify.
  4. Click the gear icon next to it to edit its configuration.

Deleting a Data Connection​

  1. Visit the Configuration Panel.
  2. Open the Data Connections section from the left-hand menu.
  3. Find the connection you want to remove.
  4. Click the cross (âś•) icon to delete it.

Supported Data Connection Types

MyBoardToday offers a wide range of supported external data connections, including:

  • Google Calendar
  • Airtable
  • Dropbox
  • Public URLs
  • And more...

Reference guides for each type of connection are available under this documentation section.

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