I need to validate the connection to my data source, or change data source settings - Amazon QuickSight
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I need to validate the connection to my data source, or change data source settings

In some cases, you might need to update your data source, or you got a connection error and need to check your settings. If so, take the following steps.

To validate your connection to the data source

  1. From the QuickSight home screen, choose Manage data.

  2. Choose New dataset.

  3. Scroll to FROM EXISTING DATA SOURCES.

  4. Choose the data source that you want to test or change.

  5. If the option is offered, choose Edit/Preview data.

  6. Choose Validate connection.

  7. Make any changes that you want to make, then choose Update data source.