Backfill Connection Data

Backfill Connection Data

Data completeness is crucial for accurate analysis and reporting. While Power My Analytics automatically collects up to 13 months of historical data when you connect a new data source, there may be times when you need to address data issues or extend your historical data beyond this default range. This guide will walk you through the process of manually backfilling data for your connected accounts.


Why Backfill Data?

  • Resolve data discrepancies or gaps
  • Extend historical data beyond the default 13-month range
  • Ensure comprehensive reporting for specific time periods

Step-by-Step Guide to Backfill Connection Data

Follow these steps to manually backfill data for your connected accounts:

  1. Access the Sources Page
  2. Select the Account
    • Locate the account you want to backfill
    • Click the blue arrow next to the account name to view Account Details



  3. If Applicable: Choose Backfill Scope
    • Backfill only the specific account selected, or backfill all connected accounts for this data source



  4. Initiate Backfill Process
    • Click the Backfill connection data button



  5. Select Time Frame
    • From the drop-down menu, choose one of the following options:
      • Predefined ranges: 24 hours, 7 days, 31 days, 3 months, 6 months, or 1 year
      • Custom range: Define your own start and end dates

Best Practices

  • Monitor the backfill process in the History section to track progress
  • Be aware that backfilling long date ranges may take some time to complete


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