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title: Overview
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# Datasources : Overview

Datasources pull in and push data to any source including databases, external APIs, or services.

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## Connecting datasources

1. After logging in to ToolJet, create a new app from the dashboard

2. There are two ways for connecting a datasource. You can connect from:
    1. **Left-sidebar**: On the left sidebar, click on the `datasource` icon and then click on the `+ add datasource` button

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    2. **Query Panel**: Go to the query panel at the bottom, click on the `+Add` button and then click `Add datasource` button

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3. Follow the steps in the **[Datasource Library](/docs/data-sources/airtable)** specific to the desired datasource

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ToolJet allows you to transform the data returned by datasources using **[Transformations](/docs/tutorial/transformations)**
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