AI Squared allows you to integrate data from databases, warehouses, and storage systems to power downstream AI insights and business workflows. Follow the steps below to connect your first data source.

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Step 1: Navigate to Data Sources

  1. Go to Sources → Data Sources in the left sidebar.
  2. Click “Add Source”. title
  3. Select your connector from the available list (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery, PostgreSQL, etc.).
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Step 2: Provide Connection Details

Each data source requires standard connection credentials. These typically include:
  • Source Name – A descriptive label for your reference.
  • Host / Server URL – Address of the database or data warehouse.
  • Port Number – Default or custom port for the connection.
  • Database Name – The name of the DB you want to access.
  • Authentication Type – Options like password-based, token, or OAuth.
  • Username & Password / Token – Credentials for access.
  • Schema (if applicable) – Filter down to the relevant DB schema.
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Step 3: Test the Connection

Click “Test Connection” to validate that your source credentials are correct and the system can access the data.
⚠️ Common issues include invalid credentials, incorrect hostnames, or firewall rules blocking access.
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Step 4: Save the Source

After successful testing:
  • Click Finish to finalize the connection.
  • The source will now appear under Data Sources in your account.
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Step 5: Next Steps — Use the Source

Once added, your data source can be used to:
  • Create Data Models (via SQL editor, dbt, or table selector)
  • Build Syncs to move transformed data into downstream destinations
  • Enable AI apps to reference live or transformed business data
📘 Refer to the Data Modeling section to begin querying your connected source.

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✅ You’re All Set!

Your data source is now ready for activation. Use it to power AI pipelines, syncs, and application-level insights.