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# Fivetran setup guide

> Ingesting data using Fivetran.

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This guide covers how to:

1. [Create a Propel Application](#1-create-a-propel-application).
2. [Create the destination in Fivetran](#2-create-the-fivetran-destination).
3. [Create your first Fivetran to Propel connector](#3-create-your-first-fivetran-to-propel-connector).

## Prerequisites

To connect Propel to Fivetran, you need the following:

* A [Propel account](https://console.propeldata.com/get-started).
* A Fivetran account with [permission to add destinations](https://fivetran.com/docs/using-fivetran/fivetran-dashboard/account-management/role-based-access-control).
* The Propel Application must have the `ADMIN` scope.

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<Steps>
  <Step title="Create a Propel Application">
    You must create a Propel Application. Propel Applications provide the API credentials, allowing the Fivetran destination to access the Propel API.

    Follow the guide to [Create a Propel Application](/docs/applications#creating-an-application).

    * Give it a **Unique Name**. For example, 'Fivetran Destination'.
    * Provide a **Description**. For example, 'The Fivetran Destination app'.
    * In the API scopes section, in the **Scopes** drop-down menu, select the `ADMIN` scope.
    * Select a `P1_X_SMALL` Propeller. This is sufficient for Fivetran Applications.

    Make a note of the Application ID and secret. You will need them to configure Fivetran.

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  </Step>

  <Step title="Create the Fivetran destination">
    1. Log in to your Fivetran account.
    2. Go to the [**"Destinations"**](https://fivetran.com/dashboard/destinations) page, and then click **"+ Add Destination"**.
    3. Enter a **"Destination name"** of your choice.
    4. Click **"Add"**.
    5. Select **"Propel"** as the destination type.
    6. Enter the **"Application ID"** and **"Secret"** you found in [Step 1](#1-create-a-propel-application).
    7. Choose the **"Data processing location"**.
    8. Choose your **"Time zone"**.
    9. Click **"Save & Test"**.

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    Fivetran tests and validates the Propel connection. On successful completion of the setup test, you can sync your data using Fivetran connectors to the Propel destination.

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    Once the destination is set up, you can start adding connectors to sync data.

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    ### Setup tests

    Fivetran performs the following Propel connection test:

    * The Connection test checks if we can connect to your Propel account through the API using the Application ID and secret you provided in the setup form.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create your first Fivetran to Propel connector">
    1. Go to the [**"Connectors"**](https://fivetran.com/dashboard/connectors) page, and then click **+ Add connector**.
    2. Select the **"Propel"** destination you just created.
    3. Search for the source you need to sync. For example, **"Salesforce"**.
    4. Enter source's configuration.
    5. Click **"Save & Test"**.

    Once set up, Fivetran will start syncing data from the source to the Propel destination.
  </Step>
</Steps>