Tableau Server
Credential forms by connection type
Accton connects to your Tableau Server using username/password authentication. This is currently the only supported authentication method for this connector. The fields it requires are described below. If you need help, contact our support team using the Help Request button in the Accton menu.
1. Username / password
Used to authenticate to Tableau Server with a BI account's username and password.
| Item | Description | UI |
|---|---|---|
| Host | Base URL of the Tableau Server (e.g. https://tableau.yourcompany.com) | input field |
| BI username | Username of the account used to access Tableau Server | input field |
| BI password | Password of the account used to access Tableau Server | input field |
| Site | Content URL (site ID) of the Tableau Server site to connect to | input field |
Where to find these values in Tableau Server:
- Host is the server's base URL, without a trailing path.
- Site is the part of the site's URL that follows
/site/(leave blank for the Default site).
Form actions
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| Save | Saves the entered credentials for this connection |
| Cancel | Discards changes and closes the form |
| Clear | Clears all entered values from the form |