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title: Connections
description: Connections
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# Connections

Connections in Infoveave let you establish links to various services and databases. They enable seamless data communication and workflow automation. Each connection type serves a specific purpose. You can use these connections for various workflow activities, enhancing the flexibility and functionality of Infoveave for data management and automation.

![Connection overview](/images/Data-Apps/Catalogues/Assets/Connections/connectionoverview.png)


**Editing the Connection status** Click the pencil icon <i class="fa-duotone fa-regular fa-pen"></i> next to a connection name to select whether the connection is **verified** or **not verified**.

**Categorizing the Connections** Assign specific **domains**, **tiers**, **tags**, and **glossary** terms to help organize and classify the connection.

**Managing the Sharing status** View whether a connection is **shared** or **not shared** to manage access permissions.

**Tracking the Connection Updates** View information such as **created by** and **updated by**, along with the respective dates for transparency and version tracking.

**Editing the Description** You can either manually **edit** the description of a connection or generate it automatically using **AI** for streamlined content creation.

## Documentation
![datasource documentation](/images/Data-Apps/Catalogues/Assets/Connections/connection-documentation.png)  
Documentation provides comprehensive information about an asset. It helps you understand its purpose, structure, and functionality. It serves as a reference to ensure clarity and effective utilization of the asset.

After clicking the **New documentation** button, you can compose your documentation in the provided editor. Once completed, click the **Save** icon to store the documentation.

## Connection Information
![connections](/images/Data-Apps/Catalogues/Assets/Connections/connections.png)
The Connections section provides detailed information about the various connections on the platform that you use to integrate with external systems and databases. It outlines the configuration settings needed for establishing these connections, such as File Systems, APIs, Databases, Cloud, and Streaming Services.

This section ensures that you have access to the necessary configuration details that connect to external systems. Connections are essential for facilitating data flows between systems and ensuring efficient data integration for analysis and reporting.

## Documents 
![catalogue-connection-document](/images/Data-Apps/Catalogues/Assets/Connections/catalogue-connection-document.png) 
In the **Documents** section, you can upload relevant files that assist in creating a more accurate description of the connections using AI. These documents provide context and enrich the AI’s understanding, helping it generate better descriptions. This is particularly useful for data that requires detailed and nuanced explanations.

## Using Ask AI
Ask AI enables you to get instant answers to any questions related to a specific asset. It provides quick and context-aware insights to enhance your understanding and decision-making. It makes use of available documentation to respond to your queries. If a document is uploaded in the Documents section, it is automatically made available in the Ask AI chat. This allows the assistant to reference it while generating responses.