# Connectors

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Connectors are set up for your site by our Implementation team, as it is an advanced technical process. [Contact us](https://app.gitbook.com/s/qRvX8Eg8GftkyP0R8RVU/more-help-and-support) if you need to set up a new connector, modify an existing connector, or enable other users to run a connector.
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Connectors are a way to get your data into Phocas. They are data synchronization tools that connect to third-party systems to read data. A typical connector might request data from a third-party API, such as Paylocitiy, Sage, Formstack, and IPS, and bring it into Phocas.

Administrators can run a connector from within the **Connectors** page. Non-administrators can run a connector from the **Toolbox**. The toolbox method is available on request and a Phocas consultant must give the nominated users permission to run the connectors. 

## Run a connector: Administrator

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User permission: Administration > Connector
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Click **Administration** > **Connectors**, select the connector row, and click **Run**.

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## Run a connector: Non-administrator

If you have permission, the **Connectors** option will display in your **Toolbox** menu, allowing you to run connector(s).&#x20;

In the Phocas menu, click **Toolbox** > **Connectors**.

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On the **Connectors** page, select the connector row and click **Run**.

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