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A Connection is the active link between Fuuz and an external system or device. Together with Connectors (drivers), Connections enable secure, scalable, and flexible integrations across your enterprise.

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What is a Connection in Fuuz?

• A Connection is the active link between Fuuz and an external system or device.
• Think of it like a USB port on your computer—it's the physical interface that enables communication.
• Once connected, Fuuz uses a Connector (driver) to understand how to interact with the system.

Components of a Connection

Each Connection includes:

• Authentication credentials (e.g., username/password, API keys)
• Endpoint URL (where the system or device is located)
• Protocol settings (e.g., REST, SOAP, FTP)
• Security configurations (e.g., token refresh, encryption)

Connections are Unique

Every unique combination of:

• Endpoint
• Credentials
• Protocol

…requires a separate Connection, even if the same Connector is used.

Connections in Action

• Connections are used in Flows to perform ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) operations.
• They provide unlimited access to the resources exposed by the external system or device.
• Examples:
  • Pulling data from an ERP
  • Sending files to an FTP server
  • Reading sensor data from a PLC

Connections Versus Connectors

Wrap Up

• Connectors define how Fuuz communicates.
• Connections define where and with what credentials Fuuz communicates.
• Together, they enable secure, scalable, and flexible integrations across your enterprise.

See Also

• Fuuz has lists of Connectors and Drivers you can use
• Fuuz has pre-built integration Connectors
• Cloud Connectors - Complete Reference Guide
• Edge Connections: Complete Industrial Integration Reference
• How to create a simple Integration and Store data in Fuuz