=====Authorize Apps to connect to Data Sources=====

==== First Log In ====

The first time you log in to a new App (or if you haven't logged in for a while) you will be directed through the familiar App Store log in procedure.

If the App requires special privileges, you will receive an **Application Authorization** prompt.

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The **Data Read** privilege is granted for individual data-sources. Open **Choose Data Sources** and select the required data sources.

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==== Subsequent Log Ins ====

The App Store remembers which privileges you grant Apps (so you don't need repeat the above authorization steps every time you log-in). However, there may be cases where you wish to edit authorization. For example, a new Data Source becomes available and you want to analyse it with App Store's Gestalt Trend.

In order to approve an App to access a new Data Source:

1. Open the App Store [[https://appstore.intelligentplant.com]]

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2. Navigate to "My Account > Apps"

3. Select application to show more detail.

4. Select required Data Source.

The App can now query the Data.

==== Troubleshooting ====

**App not listed in Authorized Apps page**

You have not authorized the App. Return to the App Store and open the App from the Home Page.

**Data source is not listed**

The owner of the data source has not approved you to view it. Contact the data owner directly and request they share their data source (see: [[App_Store_Connect:Share your Data with other App Store Users]])