# Set up a Connection

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Setting up a connector is fully no-code—just enter your credentials and select your data
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To configure a new connection in dex, follow the step-by-step process below:

1. Navigate to the **Connections** menu on the left-hand sidebar
2. Click on **“New Connection”** in the Connections menu.
3. Select a connector from the available catalog.
4. Enter a **name** for your connection and, optionally, a description.
5. Fill in the required credentials
6. dex will automatically test and validate the connection before saving it.

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After a connection is set up, you can click on it from the list to view more details. Inside the connection view, you’ll find options to manually trigger syncs and a log of all past runs, including status, duration, and any errors encountered. This gives you full transparency and control over how your data flows into dex.

<figure><img src="/files/N4tklVinkbtyy6yNaUNO" alt=""><figcaption><p>Connection details and history runs</p></figcaption></figure>

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Use [Secrets and Variables ](/lakehouse-platform/variables-and-secrets.md)to protect credentials and private information in a collaborative workspace.
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