To create a new data source, go to Audience Data > Data Sources > Add New and complete the steps for each section described here. Administrator permissions are required to create a data source.
See Data Source Settings and Menu Options for descriptions of these different controls.
To complete the Data Source Details section:
Name the data source.
(Optional) Describe the data source. A concise description helps you define the role or purpose of the data source.
Provide an integration code. Generally, integration codes are optional. They are required when you want to:
Choose an ID Type. ID Type options include:
For each organization that is provisioned for Audience Manager and Experience Platform, even if you do not have segment sharing set up between the two apps, when you create a cross-device data source, a corresponding identity namespace is created in Experience Platform.
Choose an ID Definition option. Options include:
Data Export Controls are optional classification rules you can apply to a data source and destination. They prevent you from sending data to a destination when that action violates a data privacy or use agreement. Skip this section if you do not use Data Export Controls.
These settings determine how a data source is identified, used, and shared. You can also enable error reporting for inbound data files. To complete the Data Source Settings section:
Delete a data source that you no longer need.
Please note the following restrictions: