Overview
The Vaultastic Setup Connectors application is used to configure and manage connectors that enable data exchange between Vaultastic and external data sources.
Administrators can use this application to:
Configure live data ingestion flows
Generate and register API keys and credentials
Connect external data sources to Vaultastic
View, edit, or remove configured connectors
Connectors allow Vaultastic to archive data from supported platforms such as email systems, collaboration tools, cloud storage systems, and on-premises storage systems.
Supported Data Sources and Data Types
The following table provides a quick overview of supported data sources and the types of data that can be ingested.
| Data Source | Supported Data Types |
|---|---|
| Microsoft 365 | Outlook Email, OneDrive Files, SharePoint Documents, Teams Chat |
| Google Workspace | Gmail Email, Google Drive Files, Google Chat |
| IMAP Mail Servers | IMAP Email |
| Cloud Storage | AWS S3, Azure Blob Storage, Google Cloud Storage |
| In-prem Storage | FTP / SFTP, DataSync Agents |
Detailed configuration instructions for each connector type are provided below.
Accessing the Setup Connectors Application
To open the Setup Connectors application:
Log in to your Vaultastic domain using administrator credentials.
Open the Vaultastic V4 or V5 interface.
From the left navigation menu, select Setup Connectors.
The application displays available connectors organized by data source and data type.
Selecting a Data Source and Data Type
To manage connectors for a specific source:
Use the Data Source drop-down menu in the top-right corner to select the required data source.
Available data types for that source will appear as tabs.
Select the appropriate tab to view or configure connectors for that data type.
Adding a New Connector
The process for adding a connector depends on the type of data source.
Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, or IMAP Connectors
Navigate to the required data type tab.
In the Action column, click Connect for the target domain.
Follow the configuration wizard to complete the connector setup.
These connectors typically involve:
Generating API access keys
Registering credentials with Vaultastic
Authorizing Vaultastic to access the data source.
Cloud Storage and In-prem Storage Connectors
Navigate to the required connector type.
Click New Connector in the top-right corner.
Follow the configuration wizard to complete the connector setup.
Viewing, Editing, or Deleting Connectors
Administrators can manage existing connectors using the Action column in the connector list.
| Icon | Action |
|---|---|
| 👁️ | View connector details |
| ✏️ | Edit connector configuration |
| 🗑️ | Permanently delete the connector |
Deleting a connector removes Vaultastic’s access to the associated data source.
Connector Configuration by Data Source
Microsoft 365 Connectors
For domains using Microsoft 365, the following connectors are available:
| Connector | Description |
|---|---|
| Outlook Email | Configure live mail flow to the Active Store and register Microsoft Graph API credentials |
| OneDrive | Register Microsoft Graph API credentials to access or upload files in user OneDrive accounts |
| Teams | Register Microsoft Graph API credentials to retrieve Teams chat transcripts |
| SharePoint Documents | Register Microsoft Graph API credentials to access SharePoint document libraries |
Google Workspace Connectors
For domains using Google Workspace, the following connectors are available:
| Connector | Description |
|---|---|
| Gmail | Configure live mail flow and register API credentials to access email data |
| Google Drive | Register API credentials to access user drive files |
| Google Chat | Register API credentials to retrieve chat transcripts |
IMAP Mail Server Connectors
For domains using IMAP mail servers, the following configuration options are available:
| Function | Description |
|---|---|
| Mail Flow Configuration | Configure forwarding or journaling to archive live email into Vaultastic |
| IMAP Access | Register IMAP server connection details to allow Vaultastic to access mailbox data |
Cloud Storage Connectors
Cloud storage connectors allow Vaultastic to exchange data with external storage systems.
| Storage System | Configuration |
|---|---|
| AWS S3 | Configure a bucket with read/write permissions and register credentials |
| Azure Blob Storage | Configure a container and register storage credentials |
| Google Cloud Storage | Configure a bucket and register access credentials |
After configuration, administrators should test the connection to confirm successful access.
In-prem Storage Connectors
Vaultastic can also exchange data with on-premises storage systems.
| Connector | Configuration |
|---|---|
| FTP / SFTP | Register FTP or SFTP server connection details |
| DataSync Agents | Register activation keys for DataSync agents configured for data transfer |
Connector Scope
Connector scope determines how connectors are associated within Vaultastic.
| Connector Type | Scope |
|---|---|
| Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, IMAP | Configured per Vaultastic domain |
| Cloud Storage / In-prem Storage | Configured per connector instance |