# Configure a Data Download Connection
Connectors are a system for all batch data file transfers between impact.com and brands, partners, or other parties. Each connection (an individual connector) has certain attributes, such as the data type (clicks, conversions, product catalogs, etc.), direction (inbound or outbound), method (SFTP, FTP, Email), and more.
The Connector Wizard allows you to set up connections to other platforms so that impact.com can automatically batch process the data to deliver enriched data to your systems.
#### Create an outbound connection
1. From the top navigation bar, select  **\[User profile] → Settings**.
2. In the left column, under *Technical*, select **Connections**.
3. Select **Create Connection** in the top right to access the Connector wizard.
* You can't delete a connection once it's been created.
Connector terminology
| Term | Description |
| ------------------ | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Connection Name | Provide a name that describes the connection. (E.g., Download Aggregate Performance Data.). |
| Direction | The direction of the data that this connection supports: Inbound is data coming into impact.com, Outbound is data going out of impact.com to another platform. |
| Data Type | The type of data this connection processes (E.g., conversion data, action modifications, etc.). |
| Method | The transfer method this connection uses, (E.g., FTP, SFTP, or Email.). |
| Methodology | The transfer methodology. Inbound connections support “Push to Impact” and “Pull from 3rd Party”. Outbound connections support “Pull from Impact”. |
| Connection Details |
The connection details that will be required is dependant on a combination of the chosen Direction, Method and Methodology.
In some cases the you will need to provide details and in other cases impact.com will provide the details.
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**Note:** Read more about how to [Give data to impact.com](https://help.impact.com/brand/what-would-you-like-to-learn-about/account-administration/account-settings/send-data-to-impactcom/create-a-data-upload-connection).
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#### Receive data from impact.com
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#### **Step 1: Direction**
1. Enter the connection name and select the *Direction* of the data.
2. Select the  **\[Radio Button]** to **Receive data from impact.com**.
3. Select **Next** to continue.
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#### **Step 2: Type**
1. Select the type of data that the connection will support: **Performance Bonus Detail** or **Reports**.
2. Select **Next** to continue.
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#### **Step 3: Method**
1. The *Method* will be selected for you: **SFTP**. You can change this if needed.
2. The *Methodology* will be selected for you: **Pull from impact.com**.
3. Select **Next** to continue.
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#### **Step 4: Credentials**
1. Either select **existing credentials** from the dropdown, **Edit Existing Credentials** or **Create New Credentials**.
* If you're creating new credentials, enter a name for the credentials that describes its use case. E.g., *Download aggregate performance data*, then select either **Public Key → Create** or **Password → Create**.
* If you choose **Password**, the values will be populated for you. Be sure to **Copy** these values.
2. Select **Next** to continue.
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#### **Step 5: Review**
1. Finally, review the configuration and then select **Create** to create the connection.
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