If you do not have a source location to store your documents for Unstructured to process, skip over to the Dropbox source connector quickstart. This quickstart guides you through the process of creating a free Dropbox account, uploading your files to Dropbox, and creating a source connector to connect Unstructured to those files.
If you’re new to Unstructured, read this note first.Before you can create a source connector, you must first sign in to your Unstructured account:After you sign in, the Unstructured user interface (UI) appears, which you use to create your source connector.After you create the source connector, add it along with a destination connector to a workflow. Then run the worklow as a job. To learn how, try out the hands-on UI quickstart or watch the 4-minute video tutorial.You can also create source connectors with the Unstructured API. Learn how.If you need help, email Unstructured Support at support@unstructured.io.You are now ready to start creating a source connector! Keep reading to learn how.
Source connectors are essential components in data integration systems that establish a link between your files and the data ingestion process. They facilitate the batch processing of files, allowing for the systematic retrieval and ingestion of data stored in various file formats. Sources in the sidebar To see your existing source connectors, on the sidebar, click Connectors, and then click Sources. To create a source connector:
  1. In the sidebar, click Connectors.
  2. Click Sources.
  3. Cick New or Create Connector.
  4. For Name, enter some unique name for this connector.
  5. In the Provider area, click the source location type that matches yours.
  6. Click Continue.
  7. Fill in the fields according to your connector type. To learn how, click your connector type in the following list:
  8. If a Continue button appears, click it, and fill in any additional settings fields.
  9. Click Save and Test.