# Configure source

You need to configure the database connection for live writebacks and sync. 

1. Start by clicking **Configure source** and then **Ok** in the confirmation pop-up to go to the workspace.

<figure><img src="/files/TcugFuf1cvcHtSnrf3El" alt=""><figcaption><p>Configure source</p></figcaption></figure>

Note that the source is mentioned as 'NA' in the status bar since it is yet to be configured.

2. Choose the data source from which the data was fetched using DirectQuery (this is because the source and destination tables are the same). Click Continue.

<figure><img src="/files/DSZV7N2C8r10SUdhljpk" alt=""><figcaption><p>Choose the source</p></figcaption></figure>

3. Enter the source details and save it by clicking **Save Source**.

<figure><img src="/files/nexVvE1J2QfmfqaSjuFq" alt=""><figcaption><p>Enter source details and Save</p></figcaption></figure>

4. You'll see a success message after the source table is configured.&#x20;

<figure><img src="/files/p5B4fjYRwViy8kccf2HP" alt=""><figcaption><p>Source is configured</p></figcaption></figure>

Now you can proceed with column configuration.


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