Connector Functions

There are a few Functions that are common between all authentication types:

MethodDescription
makeApiClientConfigures how your connector makes API requests to the external service, including authentication headers, base URL, and other settings.
getCredentialsFromConnectionParameters(optional) Transforms user-provided connection parameters into the credential format required for authentication.
refreshCredentials(optional) Defines how to refresh expired or invalid authentication credentials without requiring user intervention.
test(optional, but recommended) Validates if authentication credentials are working correctly by making a test API request.

For functions specific to authentication type, see a specific article inside Authentication Types.