# Connect Teamcenter X

### Connecting Teamcenter X

Follow the instructions below to connect Violet to Teamcenter X.

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Integrations with Teamcenter X are only available if you have purchased Siemens' "Extended API Add-on services". If you're unsure whether you have purchased those, reach out to your Siemens representative before trying to connect in Violet.
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1. In [Violet](https://app.violetlabs.com/) (or [VioletGov](https://app.violetgov.com/)), navigate to **Integrations** and click  <img src="/files/IS4aq5Ad1Nr6RFUu4LLg" alt="" data-size="line"> to add a new integration.&#x20;
2. Select <img src="/files/jcc7LzpfcgLuKzeN0HDt" alt="" data-size="line"> **Teamcenter X**.

\[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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3. Enter your Teamcenter URL, username and password, then click **Connect.**
   1. You are welcome to connect using your own user account or via a dedicated service account. We typically recommend using a service account to avoid ambiguity in your data, especially for larger organizations.

Once your connection is live, you're ready to [set up your Teamcenter integration](/apps/t/teamcenter/setting-up-your-integration.md).


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