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# Factor

Factor is a supplier collaboration platform that helps manufacturers manage purchase orders and RFQs. Learn more at www\.factor.io.

## F**actor is now part of** [**Cofactr**](https://www.cofactr.com)**! Head to our** [**Cofactr page**](/apps/c/cofactr.md) **for instructions on setting up an integration.**

### **Connect Factor in Violet**

To connect Factor in Violet, you’ll need an API Key and Access Token. Reach out to your Factor point of contact to request credentials.

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&amp;token=c80f613a-d379-4cd4-a5c8-9c04e63e37ea" alt="" data-size="line">.
2. Select <img src="https://2091741164-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FvrraExym8pNEUvBDoima%2Fuploads%2FHaKseS90Wotm0R05EOg8%2Ffactor.png?alt=media&amp;token=7b1e4cd3-9678-451d-8c8b-a69745e8e12a" alt="" data-size="line"> **Factor**
3. Enter your API Key and Access Token and click **Connect**.

\[Optional] Assign permissions to which users or user groups can view the data or edit the credentials:

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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!


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