# Set Up an IBM Cloud Object Storage Connection (Beta)

Set up the IBM Cloud Object Storage connection to start the flow of data into Data 360.

:::note
This feature is a Beta Service. A customer may opt to try a Beta Service in its sole discretion. Any use of the Beta Service is subject to the applicable Beta Services Terms provided at [Agreements and Terms.](https://www.salesforce.com/company/legal/agreements/) If you have questions or feedback about this Beta Service, contact the Data 360 Connector team at [datacloud-connectors-beta@salesforce.com.](mailto\:datacloud-connectors-beta@salesforce.com)
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| User Permissions Needed |                                                             |
| ----------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------- |
| To create a connection: | System Admin profile or Data Cloud Architect permission set |

Before you begin:

- Enable the Beta connector through the feature manager. See [Enable Data 360 Features](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=data.c360\_a_feature_manager.htm\&type=5).
- Verify your admin has enabled firewalls on the system you want Data 360 to connect to by including these [IP addresses](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=data.c360\_a_data_cloud_ip_address_allowlist.htm\&type=5) to your allowlists.

1. In Data Cloud, click **Setup**, and select **Data Cloud Setup**.

2. Under External Integrations, select **Other Connectors**.

3. Click **New**.

4. On the Source tab, select **IBM Cloud Object Storage** and click **Next**.

5. Enter a connection name, connection API name, and provide the authentication and connection details.

6. For Authentication Details, provide the API key.

   - Enter the UID or base64-encoded token for the API key. To find the key on your instance, click the Service Credentials tab and expand a bucket. For example, “apikey”: “0\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*p2A”.

7. For Connection Details, provide the cloud object storage CRN.

   - Enter the complete Cloud Resource Name (CRN) from your IBM Cloud account. To find the CRN, go to your object storage instance and click Details. For example, “crn\:v1\:bluemix\:public\:cloud-object-storage\:global:a/xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx\:xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx::”.

   :::note
   To learn more about connecting to IBM Cloud Object Storage, review the [IBM documentation](https://cloud.ibm.com/docs/cloud-object-storage?topic=cloud-object-storage-getting-started-cloud-object-storage).
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8. To review your configuration, click **Test Connection**.

9. Click **Save**.

After the connector details are accepted, the connection is created and listed under Connectors. You can now create data streams.

## Next Step

- [Create an IBM Cloud Object Storage Data Stream (Beta)](/docs/data/data-cloud-int/guide/c360-a-create-ibmcloudobjectstorage-data-stream.md)