# Data Connections Overview

*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.

#### View the Connections screen

1. From the top navigation bar, select ![](https://4048883401-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwMLlMoFBtKJa8ptd3zaw%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-1183576591b45997efe4dc81a25024640591d02a%2F245137dc972a7a7f6165b59538fcdbac8fd5bd8fee4ba9f20c1a2982c5b58b57.svg?alt=media) **\[User profile] → Settings**.&#x20;
2. In the left column, under *Technical*, select **Connections**.
   * The *Connections* screen is where you can create new connections. It shows existing connections, statuses, and actions.

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<summary>Columns &#x26; filters</summary>

|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
| --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Program**                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 | Select the specific program whose connections you want to view or edit.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
| **Type**                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    | Refers to the type of data this connection processes (e.g., conversion data, action modifications, etc.)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
| **Direction**                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               | Refers to 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.                                                                                                                                                                              |
| **Method**                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  | Refers to the transfer method this connection uses: *FTP, SFTP, or Email* are currently supported.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| **Encryption**                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              | Shows the encryption key pair, if available. Encryption is only available for inbound connections (uploads to impact.com), not outbound (downloads from impact.com).                                                                                                                                                                                      |
| **Status /Last Processing Status**                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          | <p>Refers to the latest status for the connection:</p><p>• None</p><p>• In Progress — data transfer via this connection is currently in progress.</p><p>• Completed — data transfer via this connection has recently been completed.</p><p>• Failed — data transfer via this connection has recently failed; view the connection history for details.</p> |
| **Name**                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    | Given name of an existing connection.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
| **Last Active**                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             | Refers to the last time this connection's status was updated.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
| ![](https://4048883401-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwMLlMoFBtKJa8ptd3zaw%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-1e0bbc2fbb260c9846c479063dc2a10f301c5a3b%2Ffb08358c10eb18ae39cd472335b74bd43ce45f7c7e5ff705cd708d9d2b84d37d.svg?alt=media) **\[More]** | Hover over a connection to see this option. Here, you can review the actions you can take for this connection: *Edit* or *View History* to see the status history for this connection.                                                                                                                                                                    |

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#### Learn more

* [Configure a Data Download Connection](https://help.impact.com/brand/what-would-you-like-to-learn-about/account-administration/account-settings/send-data-to-impactcom/configure-a-data-download-connection)
* [Configure a Data Upload Connection](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)
* [Review Data Connection Submissions](https://help.impact.com/brand/what-would-you-like-to-learn-about/account-administration/account-settings/send-data-to-impactcom/review-data-connection-submissions)
