External data object Category

Introduction to external data objects

External data object, one of the flow types in Kissflow, helps users to seamlessly access the data stored in external platforms like MySQL and MSSQL, thereby eliminating the need to store it within…

Setting up an external data connection

An external connection is a pathway between your external platforms and Kissflow, that allows you to create external data objects in your apps. A connection can be reused multiple times within…

Configuring an external data object

External data object refers to the Kissflow artifact that enables users to consume data from external platforms through external data connections. Creating an external data object To consume data…

Editing an external data object

Here’s a detailed list of all the edit options available in external data objects. Rename an external data object To modify the name of an external data object,…

Lookup an external data object

This real-time synchronization fetches up-to-date data from your external platforms via the configured external object. You have the flexibility to choose the fields you want to display in a…

Integrating external data object

App members with Manage permissions to connect to external data objects can configure actions for specific events triggered within Kissflow. For example,…

Managing external data objects in production

Upon deploying an app with external data objects used in its lookup fields and integration, you’ll have to connect or reconnect the connection again in production to ensure that it functions…

Safelisting IPs for external data connections

Safelisting Kissflow IP addresses in your external platforms is a crucial security measure that designates Kissflow systems as trusted entities. At present,…

Time zones in external data objects

During the column configuration process, you can select your preferred time zone from the provided drop-down list. By default, the timezone is set to UTC.…