Creating a Source

Creating a source in Dataddo allows you to collect and integrate data from various third-party services into a single platform. With the Dataddo API, you can programmatically create new sources and configure their settings, enabling you to automate the process of setting up new data streams. This API-based approach is particularly useful for developers and power users who want to streamline their workflows and eliminate manual setup tasks. In this article, we'll walk you through the steps involved in creating a new source in Dataddo via the API, and provide some tips and best practices for working with the API.

Using Connectors

In Dataddo, a source is created using a Connector, which is responsible for pulling data from a specific third-party service. Connectors make it easy to add new data streams to your source without having to manually set up and configure each one. Dataddo supports a wide range of connectors for various services, such as social media platforms, e-commerce sites, and CRMs, among others. When creating a source via the API, you can specify which connector to use and configure its settings, such as the frequency of data updates and the specific data fields to extract.

Types of Connectors

• Fixed-schema Connectors
• Flexible-schema Connectors