# Cofactr

### Connect Cofactr in Violet

To connect Cofactr in Violet, you’ll need a Cofactr Platform API key. Reach out to your Cofactr point of contact to request one, then follow the instructions below.

1. In [Violet](https://app.violetlabs.com/) (or [VioletGov](https://app.violetgov.com/)), navigate to **Integrations** and click  <img src="https://2091741164-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FvrraExym8pNEUvBDoima%2Fuploads%2FtlFf29W81Xw97AUJ5zwb%2FScreenshot%202026-02-19%20at%201.13.34%E2%80%AFPM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=c80f613a-d379-4cd4-a5c8-9c04e63e37ea" alt="" data-size="line"> to add a new integration.&#x20;
2. Select <img src="https://2091741164-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FvrraExym8pNEUvBDoima%2Fuploads%2FeBbOK3l5R3853HsDmFdW%2Fcofactr.png?alt=media&#x26;token=2d5388cb-b82c-4eaa-ac80-c3b6b629fceb" alt="" data-size="line"> **Cofactr**
3. Enter your API key and click <img src="https://2091741164-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FvrraExym8pNEUvBDoima%2Fuploads%2FXgaUHRFvH3cz4NyMAq6f%2FConnectWithApiKey.png?alt=media&#x26;token=9f0395d3-929a-494b-a6d5-265897f80571" alt="" data-size="line">.

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\[Optional] You can also provide a unique name for the connection based on the credentials you're using, and you can create **restricted permissions** to users or groups:

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4. Once connected, you can configure which types of data to ingest, how frequently data should be refreshed, etc.&#x20;
5. Last, click **Create** to begin fetching data. You're done!
