How to Reconnect a Disconnected Data Source

How to Reconnect a Disconnected Data Source

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Sometimes a connected account can become disconnected from your Power My Analytics hub, causing errors in reports. This article will show you how to reconnect a disconnected data source in your hub and get your data moving again.

What Happens When a Data Source Disconnects?

Power My Analytics uses the data sources you connect from various platforms in order to retrieve your data, warehouse it, and load it into your reports and exports.
  1. If your data source becomes disconnected, PMA can’t retrieve that data anymore.
  2. This can cause errors or incorrect data in your reports.

Why Did My Data Source Disconnect?

Your connected data sources can become disconnected from PMA for a variety of reasons, such as expiration of access credentials. 

How Do I Reconnect My Data Source?

  1. Follow these general instructions first: Disconnect and Reconnect a Source from Your Hub
If this does not resolve the error, see the specific instructions for the error message, affected connector or destination:

Amazon Ads
  1. New Store Added after Connecting Does Not Appear as Option or in Hub
BigQuery
Facebook and Instagram connectors
  1. Authorization Error - Error validating access token
Facebook Ads
Google accounts using Google Workspace
Google Sheets PMA Add-on
  1. Google Sheets Error: "Please re-connect your account"
Instagram Ads
Other error messages
  1. Community Connector Error: You Must Select a Valid Config When Connecting to the Data Source
  2. Connector Error: Please click "REFRESH AUTHENTICATION" and reauthenticate with Power My Analytics

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