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Creating a data source using Webtrends

To create a data source using Webtrends, you need to accomplish 4 tasks:

• Start the data source creation process.
• Authenticate with Webtrends using Basic HTTP Authentication.
• Use the Webtrends API documentation to write a query.
• Enter the query in Klipfolio. 

Note: This guide assumes that you already have an active Webtrends account.

Step 1: Start the data source creation process

To create a data source using Webtrends, go to the Connector Gallery page in Klipfolio and select Webtrends.

Step 2: Authenticate with Webtrends

1. Click the Authentication (OAuth, 2-Step, or Basic) link.
2. Select the Basic HTTP option.
3. At Username, enter your Webtrends account name and username in this format: accountname\username.
4. At Password, enter your Webtrends password.

Step 3: Write the query

We recommend you refer to Webtrends API Documentation to write a query.

Step 4: Enter the query in Klipfolio 

1. Enter the query URL in the REST connector.
2. Select the appropriate file format from the data format menu.

Note: You can retrieve data in XML, JSON, HTML, and CSV formats.
To retrieve data in CSV format, add the format=csv parameter to your query.

Learn more

• Introduction to data sources
• Working with XML/JSON data sources
• How do I create a data source using a REST/URL connector?