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# Step 1: Navigate to the Connect Tab

Once logged into the Autonmis platform, the user will be automatically directed to the **HOME** tab on the left-hand side navigation bar. 

Select the **'*****CONNECT*****'** tab. 

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This will open the **Data Source** panel, which displays the following sections:

* **All Data Sources**: Includes both databases and files.
* **Added Databases**: Displays databases you've already connected.
* **Added Files**: Shows connected files for analysis.