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Ascora is a cloud-based field service management software designed to streamline operations for service-based businesses. It offers features such as job scheduling, invoicing, customer management, and mobile access, helping companies manage their field teams and improve efficiency.
Refer to our website for the list of metrics and attributes available in Dataddo.
Refer to Ascora's official documentation to see all available endpoints from the Ascora API.
Authorize Connection to Ascora
In Ascora
To authorize your Ascora account, you will need an API token.
- In your Ascora account, navigate to the Administration page and continue to API Settings.
- If you don't have an API token yet, click on Generate New API Key.
- Copy the API Key value. Keep in mind that you can have one active API key at a time. If you generate a new one, you will need to reauthorize your account.
In Dataddo
- On the Authorizers page, click on Authorize New Service and select Ascora.
- Provide your Ascora API Key.
- Rename your authorizer for easier identification and click on Save.
How to Create a Ascora Data Source
- On the Sources page, click on the Create Source button and select the connector from the list.
- Select your dataset and click on Next to continue.DATADDO TIP
If you are not sure which dataset you need but know the metrics and attributes, use the Search by Name or Attribute function.
- From the drop-down menu, select your authorizer.Didn't find your authorizer?
Click on Add new Account at the bottom of the drop-down and follow the on-screen prompts. You can also go to the Authorizers tab and click on Add New Service.
- Name your data source and select your metrics and attributes. Keep in mind that metrics and attributes depend on the selected dataset.
- Configure your sync frequency or the exact synchronization time under Show advanced settings.DATADDO TIP
If you need to load historical data, please refer to the Data Backfilling article.
- Preview your data by clicking on the Test Data button in the top right corner. You can adjust the date range for a more specific time frame.
- Click on Save and congratulations, your new data source is ready!
Troubleshooting
Data Preview Unavailable
No data preview when you click on Test Data might be caused by an issue with your source configuration. The most common causes are:
- Date range: Try a smaller date range. You can load the rest of your data afterward via manual data load.
- Insufficient permissions: Please make sure your authorized account has at least admin-level permissions.
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Now that you have successfully created a data source, see how you can connect your data to a dashboarding app or a data storage.
Sending Data to Dashboarding Apps
Sending Data to Data Storages
Other Resources