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  1. Select "+" and then select "Connection" or right-click on a folder in the File Browser and select "Create New" and then "Connection"A 'New Connection' tab opens. 
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  2. Select "Tableau Server" from the drop-down in section 'Type' and confirm with "Next"The section 'Connection Details' opens. 
  3. Enter the Tableau Server connection URL, if needed, the site ID to access Tableau through a site other than the default site and set the connection usage to "Export"
    INFO: The connection usage for Tableau can only be set for exports.

  4. Select the authentication mode from the drop-down: "User/ Password" or "Personal Access Token"The fields adapt to the chosen authentication mode.

    If selecting 'User/ Password', enter the username and password. 

    If selecting 'Personal Access Token', enter the token name and the token secret.
     
  5. If needed, enter custom properties, e.g. 'das.splitting.disable-combining=true' to export large workbooks faster, and click on "Next"The section 'Save' opens.
     
  6. If needed, enter a description and confirm with "Save"The dialog 'Save Connection' opens.
  7. Select the name and storage location of the connection and confirm with "Save"The Tableau connection is saved. 

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