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

# REST

> The REST Connector provides a fully customizable way to connect directly to a REST API. You can connect to proprietary endpoints, filter relevant columns, run queries, and manage user access.

Follow these steps to connect your REST API:

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Open the **Sources** page of the navigation menu.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Click **+ Add Connection** in the upper-right corner.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Type *REST* in the search field, then click the data source name.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Connect and configure your REST API. The following tabs are available. Start with the global settings, then continue to create tables and set permissions. Click the links below to view detailed documentation.

    * [Global Settings](/en/Data-Sources/APIGlobalSettings-Embedded)—set global connection properties, authentication, headers, and pagination.
    * [Tables](/en/Data-Sources/APICreateTable-Embedded)—create tables, configure properties and filter columns.
    * [Permissions](/en/Data-Sources/APIPermissions)—manage user access.
  </Step>
</Steps>