# Adding and Managing Connectors

**Category:** [MCP Connectors](https://help.totalctrl.app/hc/totalctrl/totalctrl-help-center/en-US/categories/mcp-connectors)
**Updated:** 2026-08-19

## Add a connector

  
- Go to **MCP Connectors → Add connector**.
  
- Browse or search the connector catalogue.
  
- For OAuth connectors: click **Connect** and approve access on the external platform.
  
- For API key / PAT connectors: enter your credentials in the form.
  
- Click **Test connection** to verify.

## Using connectors in Analytics

Connected data platforms (BigQuery, Snowflake, Databricks) can be used as data sources for custom Analytics dashboard panels — write SQL queries and visualise results as charts or KPI cards.

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## Related Articles

- [MCP Connectors Overview](https://help.totalctrl.app/en-US/articles/mcp-connectors-overview)

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