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Requirements

API Access

Valid API key with permissions to access desired endpoints

Internet Connection

Stable connection to access the export tool

How to Use

1

Open Tableau Desktop

Launch Tableau Desktop (version 10.4 or higher required)
2

Connect via WDC

Select More on the left side of the screen and search for Web Data Connector:More Connectors
3

Connect via WDC

Enter the tool URL: https://tableau.tryprofound.com/Add Connector
4

Authorize Connection

Looking for your API key? Click here
Enter your API key when prompted. Select Access when ready:
Enter Key
5

Select Data Source

Select the desired data and configure any additional filters:Select Data Source
6

Import to Tableau

Click Import to Tableau to import data directly into your Tableau workspaceWaiting to Populate
It may take a few minutes to populate the data into Tableau.
Populated Data

Available Data Sources

The tool supports both processed reports and raw data endpoints
  • Report Endpoints: Pre-processed analytics and summary data
  • Raw Data: Unprocessed data directly from database

Troubleshooting

Ensure your API key has the correct permissions for the selected endpoint
Solutions:
  • Verify API key is correct and active
Solutions:
  • Verify the selected endpoint contains data for your filters
  • Check date ranges aren’t too restrictive
  • Confirm API key has access to the requested data
Solutions:
  • Try reducing the data range
  • Use more specific filters to limit data volume
  • Contact support if large exports are needed regularly
Tableau integration uses WDC 2.0, which works with most Tableau Desktop versions
Solutions:
  • Ensure Tableau Desktop 10.4 or higher
  • Check firewall settings allow WDC connections
  • Verify the tool URL is correctly entered in Tableau

Technical Notes

Tableau integration uses Web Data Connector 2.0, which is a legacy but stable technology supported by Tableau
  • Data Types: Automatic detection and formatting for dates, numbers, and text
  • File Size: Large exports may take additional time to process
  • Refresh: Tableau connections can be refreshed to get updated data

Need Help?

If you encounter issues or need to request API access, contact our support team for assistance.