Created Custom connector BI without API

[Doc-tan]

Hello,

I have created a custom connector that has direct communication with our database and makes the connection there without API.
How can I pass the validate to add it to Getdata>>online services?
Is it possible without API since the communication with the database is direct?

[anilelmastasi]

Hello @Doc-tan ,

Online services support certified connectors only. Like Microsoft certified connectors, cloud APIs etc. A custom connector cannot appear in this section unless it goes through Microsoft certification. 

If this solved your issue, please mark it as the accepted solution. ✅

[Doc-tan]

Is it possible to get the certificate without calling API? Because if I understand correctly, it asks me when I'm in validate.

I don't have any such call, only after connecting I check for access to our database.

Τhanks for the quick reply

[anilelmastasi · Accepted solution]

Hello @Doc-tan ,

There are some requirements to validate connector by Microsoft. Direct connections to internal/company databases do not meet certification requirements. 

You should 

- Add OAuth

- document the API

- submit for certification

- pass validation

- sign legal agreements with Microsoft

To get more details you can check this documentation: 

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/connectors/custom-connectors/submit-certification