Enable Data Connection Manager Settings

What is Alteryx Data Connection Manager (DCM)?

Alteryx Data Connection Manager (DCM) takes the first step towards enterprise management of your Alteryx data connections in a simple and reliable way. With DCM, users can enter and update credentials and re-use their credentials among tools and workflows. All your credentials can be synced across Designer and Server. This will improve user efficiency by reducing multiple entries of credentials and simplifying processes like updating passwords on a regular cadence.

How do I know if I have Data Connection Manager (DCM) enabled?

One way to check if you have DCM enabled is to drag the input tile (left) onto your canvas. As soon as you drop the tile, you should see a configuration window on the left side of the Application. If the Configuration Window has a button that says “Set Up a Connection”, DCM is enabled. Otherwise, follow the steps below to enable your Data Connection Manager.

DCM Enabled:

DCM is not enabled:

To enable your Data Connection Manager (DCM)

Go to Options >> User Settings >> Edit User Settings

In the User Settings Window, first select the DCM tab, and check the Override DCM System Settings and the ‘Enable DCM’ boxes (as shown below).

Click Save to close the Window. If you click on the “Input” tool again, you should see the “Set Up a Connection” button as shown above. (You may need to click in the white space - i.e., off the Input Tool – and then back on the Input Tool to see these changes take effect).