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KrisKegel
Frequent Visitor
6 years ago

Reading files from custom data connector

Hi,   I can't find any Custom Data Connector examples on how to use File.Contents and when I try to use File.Contens it tells me that credentials are required. Do anyone know if it is possible to u...
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lbendlin
Super User
6 years ago

Even though it sounds silly that a local source would require authentication i think that's just a manifestation of the general usage paradigm for custom connectors. They are supposed to live both on the desktop and on the gateways. And there authentication is a required part of the process.

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    KrisKegel
    Frequent Visitor
    6 years ago

    Thanks for the quick response. Do you have some hint on which authorization should be added? I tried 

     

    UsernamePassword = [], Windows = [], Implicit = []

     

    Thanks and the best regards

    Kris

     

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      lbendlin
      Super User
      6 years ago

      if you specify user name and password in the URL (I hope you are aware that these are transmitted in clear text) then you need to use anonymous authentication in the connector, or specify username and password and then select "Skip Test Connection"