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# WDC 2.0

> Import data into Tableau using Web Data Connector 2.0

<Card title="Access Tool" icon="link" href="https://tableau.tryprofound.com/">
  [https://tableau.tryprofound.com/](https://tableau.tryprofound.com/)
</Card>

## Requirements

<Columns cols={2}>
  <Card title="API Access" icon="key">
    Valid API key with permissions to access desired endpoints
  </Card>

  <Card title="Internet Connection" icon="wifi">
    Stable connection to access the export tool
  </Card>
</Columns>

## How to Use

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Tableau Desktop">
    Launch Tableau Desktop (version 10.4 or higher required)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Connect via WDC">
    Select **More** on the left side of the screen and search for **Web Data Connector**:

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/profound-37face47/Gnsk1t-l2OsDCIqT/images/rest-api/tableau/wdc-2/more_connectors.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Gnsk1t-l2OsDCIqT&q=85&s=99dc16da2e321bdaf3bb3a24841134b8" alt="More Connectors" width="3420" height="2472" data-path="images/rest-api/tableau/wdc-2/more_connectors.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Connect via WDC">
    Enter the tool URL: `https://tableau.tryprofound.com/`

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/profound-37face47/9rAfUZyB5pu4Tp2f/images/rest-api/tableau/wdc-2/add_connector.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=9rAfUZyB5pu4Tp2f&q=85&s=4b1c697e3f09b9f23f7d8ee428a13ac9" alt="Add Connector" width="2572" height="1894" data-path="images/rest-api/tableau/wdc-2/add_connector.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Authorize Connection">
    <Tip>Looking for your API key? [Click here](/rest-api/authentication#getting-your-api-key)</Tip>
    Enter your API key when prompted. Select **Access** when ready:

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/profound-37face47/Gnsk1t-l2OsDCIqT/images/rest-api/tableau/wdc-2/enter_key.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Gnsk1t-l2OsDCIqT&q=85&s=f6f22be20abd5747c24610b57c6a7c91" alt="Enter Key" width="2572" height="1894" data-path="images/rest-api/tableau/wdc-2/enter_key.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Data Source">
    Select the desired data and configure any additional filters:

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/profound-37face47/Gnsk1t-l2OsDCIqT/images/rest-api/tableau/wdc-2/select_data.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Gnsk1t-l2OsDCIqT&q=85&s=704f0fc0635f53d5a3849459584bb7b3" alt="Select Data Source" width="2572" height="1894" data-path="images/rest-api/tableau/wdc-2/select_data.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Import to Tableau">
    Click **Import to Tableau** to import data directly into your Tableau workspace

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/profound-37face47/Gnsk1t-l2OsDCIqT/images/rest-api/tableau/wdc-2/waiting_to_populate.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Gnsk1t-l2OsDCIqT&q=85&s=f7dcc82b16d2b694bc0a09db71c5e279" alt="Waiting to Populate" width="3420" height="2472" data-path="images/rest-api/tableau/wdc-2/waiting_to_populate.png" />

    <Tip>
      It may take a few minutes to populate the data into Tableau.
    </Tip>

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/profound-37face47/Gnsk1t-l2OsDCIqT/images/rest-api/tableau/wdc-2/populated_data.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Gnsk1t-l2OsDCIqT&q=85&s=9226ba0852d05253ae102846fcd5cbb4" alt="Populated Data" width="3420" height="2472" data-path="images/rest-api/tableau/wdc-2/populated_data.png" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Available Data Sources

<Tip>
  The tool supports both processed reports and raw data endpoints
</Tip>

* **Report Endpoints**: Pre-processed analytics and summary data
* **Raw Data**: Unprocessed data directly from database

## Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Invalid API Key">
    <Warning>
      Ensure your API key has the correct permissions for the selected endpoint
    </Warning>

    **Solutions:**

    * Verify API key is correct and active
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="No Data Available">
    **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
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Export Timeout">
    **Solutions:**

    * Try reducing the data range
    * Use more specific filters to limit data volume
    * Contact support if large exports are needed regularly
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Tableau Connection Issues">
    <Note>
      Tableau integration uses WDC 2.0, which works with most Tableau Desktop versions
    </Note>

    **Solutions:**

    * Ensure Tableau Desktop 10.4 or higher
    * Check firewall settings allow WDC connections
    * Verify the tool URL is correctly entered in Tableau
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Technical Notes

<Warning>
  Tableau integration uses Web Data Connector 2.0, which is a legacy but stable technology supported by Tableau
</Warning>

* **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](mailto:support@tryprofound.com) for assistance.