Shared Data Connections

[MonBrazier]

Hey Alteryx Community,

I’m trying to use shared connections from the Gallery on our Alteryx VM, but it seems that the connections don’t work for everyone on any machine.

They always error whenever someone other than myself tries to use them.

Is there a way that I can set up a data connection that anyone can use, and that can be used on any computer?

I've tried setting up a generic database login to use for the connections so that anyone can use them, but, that errors because it doesn't recognise the generic user as an actual user??

Thanks!

Mon

[Paulteryx]

No problem! In general it is a best practice to have your IT create a service account for you to enter in as the Run As credentials. Ideally this account will have access to all the necessary assets and won't ever expire. As it stands now, all the workflows will fail the moment you change your password, until you update it in the Run As credentials window.

[MonBrazier]

Yep no worries - I'll chat to them asap ;)

Thanks again so much!