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# Connect to Data

Before you can create a virtual connection, you must connect to data.

1. In the Connections pane, click ![Add Connection](/tableau/next/en-us/server-linux/en-us/Img/ipa_connect_button.png).
2. Choose the connector for your data.
3. Enter the information you’re prompted for.
4. Click Sign In. To add more connections, repeat these steps. Then begin creating a virtual connection.

More about [Supported Connectors](https://help.tableau.com/current/pro/desktop/en-us/exampleconnections_overview.htm)

## Related tasks

[About the Virtual Connection Editor](https://help.tableau.com/v0.0/server-linux/en-us/ipa_vconn_about_editor.htm)

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