Prepare to run the Fivetran collector

  • Release version: Australia
  • Updated March 12, 2026
  • 1 minute to read

    • Create a Fivetran API key before running the collector.

    Before you begin

    Role required: admin

    About this task

    The collector authenticates using a Fivetran API key. The API key owner must have read access to destinations and connectors.

    Procedure

    1. Create a Fivetran API key with read access to destinations and connectors.

      See the Fivetran role-based access control documentation for details on creating API keys and assigning permissions.

    2. Save the API Key and API Secret.

      You need these credentials when configuring the collector.