> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.bondata.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Step 2: Connecting Your Integrations

> Add data sources to BonData and configure entities

BonData connects to 43+ systems - CRMs, databases, warehouses, project management tools, support platforms, spreadsheets, and more. No custom integration code required.

## Connect a data source

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the Integrations page">
    Go to **Data > Integrations** in the sidebar.

    <Frame caption="The Integrations page showing active data sources and available connectors">
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/bondata/GMP8l5V0eEm-sA0-/images/guide/getting-started/connecting-integrations-1.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=GMP8l5V0eEm-sA0-&q=85&s=53dcc24213a155811fbb580f0e689fe5" width="690" height="613" data-path="images/guide/getting-started/connecting-integrations-1.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select an integration">
    Under **Add Data Source**, find and click the integration you want. Use the search bar to filter.

    <Frame caption="Search and select a data source to connect">
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/bondata/GMP8l5V0eEm-sA0-/images/guide/getting-started/connecting-integrations-2.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=GMP8l5V0eEm-sA0-&q=85&s=4195898470c61fb0ea0d0ed214d77af6" width="1624" height="429" data-path="images/guide/getting-started/connecting-integrations-2.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Authenticate">
    Follow the on-screen instructions. Most integrations support **OAuth** or **API key** authentication.

    Use credentials with the right level of access:

    * **Read-only** - sufficient for monitoring and reporting
    * **Read/write** - required if you plan to create or update records via Agents
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose a data warehouse (optional)">
    Expand the **Advanced** section at the bottom of the configuration dialog. Under **Data Warehouse**, select where this integration's data should be stored.

    By default, data goes to **Bondata Cloud** - the built-in warehouse included with your account. If your organization has connected external warehouses (PostgreSQL or Snowflake), they'll appear here as well.

    <Frame caption="Selecting a data warehouse in the Advanced section">
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/bondata/MXNX5uD58TE9UV_H/images/guide/data-warehouse/configure-integration-dwh.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=MXNX5uD58TE9UV_H&q=85&s=b8b9232291bc0432e304995417162f82" width="800" height="913" data-path="images/guide/data-warehouse/configure-integration-dwh.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  You can connect the same system multiple times - for example, separate Salesforce sandbox and production environments, or multiple Snowflake connections with different permissions.
</Tip>

## Add entities

An **entity** is a table, object, or dataset within your connected system (e.g., a Salesforce object, a database table, or a CSV file).

### SaaS integrations

For systems like Salesforce, standard objects are included automatically. To add custom objects:

1. Click **New** at the top of the entity list
2. Search for the object name
3. Click **Add**

<Frame caption="Entity list for a Salesforce integration with fields and types">
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/bondata/GMP8l5V0eEm-sA0-/images/guide/getting-started/connecting-integrations-3.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=GMP8l5V0eEm-sA0-&q=85&s=d2bea21ccf584bd0a1b5e862425b2a1f" width="1148" height="804" data-path="images/guide/getting-started/connecting-integrations-3.png" />
</Frame>

### Databases, sheets, and CSVs

Click **New** to browse tables, upload CSV files, or provide a Google Sheets / SharePoint link.

Each entity needs a **primary key**. BonData auto-detects fields that are both present in all rows and unique. You can also combine multiple fields into a composite key (e.g., First Name + Last Name + Company).

<Frame caption="Selecting a primary key for an uploaded entity">
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/bondata/GMP8l5V0eEm-sA0-/images/guide/getting-started/connecting-integrations-4.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=GMP8l5V0eEm-sA0-&q=85&s=8754b0c7ac3e80ab3abbf0cd503f4190" width="1137" height="534" data-path="images/guide/getting-started/connecting-integrations-4.png" />
</Frame>

## What's next

<Card title="Review and confirm Bonds" icon="arrow-right" href="/guide/getting-started/review-bonds">
  See how BonData discovers connections between your systems.
</Card>
