Set Up a GitHub Connection (Beta)
Set up the GitHub connection to start the flow of data into Data Cloud.
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. If you have questions or feedback about this Beta Service, contact the Data Cloud Connector team at datacloud-connectors-beta@salesforce.com.
| User Permissions Needed | |
|---|---|
| To create a connection: | System Admin profile or Data Cloud Architect permission set |
It’s your obligation to make sure that you have the rights to the data collected using this feature. Salesforce disclaims all liability with respect to such data collected.
Before you begin:
- Verify that you have the necessary GitHub account credentials:
- Personal Access Authentication: which requires a user Token and URL
- GitHub App Authentication: which requires an App ID, Private Key, Installation ID, and URL.
- Repository ID
To create a connection:
- In Data Cloud, click Setup, and select Data Cloud Setup.
- Under External Integrations, select Other Connectors.
- Click New.
- On the Source tab, scroll to and select the GitHub tile and click Next.
- Enter a Connection Name and an API Name (auto-populates) for the connector (both are required).
- In the GitHub Authentication Details section, choose a method for authentication, Personal Access or GitHub App, and enter the information you collected previously.
- Select Test Connection.
- The system verifies that the provided authentication values allow a successful connection to GitHub.
- If the connection fails, follow the instructions on the screen.
- After the connection test succeeds, select Save.