Continuous data streaming
Support your customer in authorizing ongoing access to data in their accounting software
You can get real-time access to your customer's data and most up-to-date insights if they authorize a digital connectionConnection A link between a Codat company and a data source (like an accounting platform). Each connection represents authorized access to pull or push data from that platform. between Codat and their accounting software.
ConnectionConnection A link between a Codat company and a data source (like an accounting platform). Each connection represents authorized access to pull or push data from that platform. journey
During customer onboarding, you shared a LinkLink The authorization flow that allows end users to connect their accounting, banking, or commerce platforms to your application via Codat. URL with them that initiates a digital connectionConnection A link between a Codat company and a data source (like an accounting platform). Each connection represents authorized access to pull or push data from that platform. journey. This journey consists of the following steps:
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Customer clicks on the LinkLink The authorization flow that allows end users to connect their accounting, banking, or commerce platforms to your application via Codat. URL and is directed to the software selection screen.
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Customer searches for and selects the software they wish to connect.
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Customer reviews the details of data they are sharing and initiates the connectionConnection A link between a Codat company and a data source (like an accounting platform). Each connection represents authorized access to pull or push data from that platform..
This opens the customer's software in a new tab. They need to alternate between the software tab and the connectionConnection A link between a Codat company and a data source (like an accounting platform). Each connection represents authorized access to pull or push data from that platform. journey tab to complete the process.
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Customer logs into the software and approves the data sharing request.
The customer's credentials remain secure and aren't shared with Codat or your organization.
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When the connectionConnection A link between a Codat company and a data source (like an accounting platform). Each connection represents authorized access to pull or push data from that platform. is confirmed, customer is prompted to complete and exit the flow.
Software guides
Spend Insights supports continuous data streaming with the software listed below. To ensure a successful connectionConnection A link between a Codat company and a data source (like an accounting platform). Each connection represents authorized access to pull or push data from that platform., we provide access instructions for all of these platforms. Some of them are more complex than others, so their connectionConnection A link between a Codat company and a data source (like an accounting platform). Each connection represents authorized access to pull or push data from that platform. journeys take more time.
Click on the software tile to access step-by-step connectionConnection A link between a Codat company and a data source (like an accounting platform). Each connection represents authorized access to pull or push data from that platform. instructions or visit our Help Hub. You can share the guides with your customer or use the instructions to provide in-person or on-call support.
When prompting the customer to establish a digital connectionConnection A link between a Codat company and a data source (like an accounting platform). Each connection represents authorized access to pull or push data from that platform., let them know that:
- They will need to follow the LinkLink The authorization flow that allows end users to connect their accounting, banking, or commerce platforms to your application via Codat. URL you shared with them.
- They will need to have Administrator access or equivalent within their accounting software.
- They will need to share their screen with you if they request on-call support.
You can also proactively share answers to common questions with them.
