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DataSift Connection Properties

Use a DataSift connection to extract data from the DataSift streams. A DataSift connection is a social media connection. You can create and manage a DataSift connection in the Administrator tool or the Developer tool.
Note: The order of the connection properties might vary depending on the tool where you view them.
The following table describes DataSift connection properties:
Property
Description
Name
Name of the connection. The name is not case sensitive and must be unique within the domain. The name cannot exceed 128 characters, contain spaces, or contain the following special characters:
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ID
String that the Data Integration Service uses to identify the connection. The ID is not case sensitive. It must be 255 characters or less and must be unique in the domain. You cannot change this property after you create the connection. Default value is the connection name.
Description
The description of the connection. The description cannot exceed 765 characters.
Location
The domain where you want to create the connection.
Type
The connection type. Select DataSift.
Username
User name for the DataSift account.
API Key
API key. The Developer API key that appears in the Dashboard or Settings page in the DataSift account.