Overview

You must create an S3 account to connect to the data sources you want to use in your Pipelines. You can configure your S3 account in SnapLogic using either the Designer or the Manager.

Snap-Account Compatibility

Configuring S3 Accounts Using SnapLogic Designer

Drag an S3 Snap to the Canvas and click the Snap to open its settings. Click the Account tab. You can now either use an existing account or create a new one.

Selecting an existing account

SnapLogic organizes and displays all accounts to which you have access, sorting them by account type and location. To select an existing account:

1. In the Account tab, click the Expand  icon to view the accounts to which you have access, and select the account that you want to use.

2. Click the Save icon.
   
   

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Creating an account

1. In the Account tab, click Add Account below the Account Reference field.

2. Select the Location in which you want to create the account, select the S3 Account Type, and click Continue. The Add Account dialog window associated with the account type is displayed.

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3. Enter the required account details. Learn more on how to provide information for the account type in S3 account.

4. Click Validate to verify the account, if the account type supports validation.

5. Click Apply to complete configuring the S3 account.

Configuring S3 Accounts Using SnapLogic Manager

You can use Manager to create accounts without associating them immediately with Pipelines.

1. In the left pane, browse to the project in which you want to create the account and click  > Account > Amazon S3 > S3, followed by the appropriate account type. The Create Account dialog associated with the selected account type is displayed.

2. Repeat steps 3 through 5 in the Creating an account section. 

Related Links

• Accounts in SnapLogic