> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.textql.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Connect Your Data

> Connect Ana to a data warehouse, upload a file, or link a BI tool.

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Ana needs at least one data source to work with. There are three ways to connect:

* **Connect a data warehouse** — For live access to Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, Databricks, and more, see [The Connectors Page](/core/datasources/the-connectors-page). Covers credentials, schema discovery, and connector management
* **Upload a file** — Attach a CSV or Excel file directly in a thread for instant analysis. No configuration needed — see [Your First Chat](/core/get-started/your-first-chat)
* **Connect a BI tool** — Link Tableau or Power BI so Ana can analyze your existing dashboards alongside your warehouse data. See [Tableau Connector](/core/datasources/business-intel/tableau-connector) and [Power BI Connector](/core/datasources/business-intel/powerbi-connector)

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  New to TextQL? Start with a file upload — no setup required. Connect your warehouse once you're ready for production use.
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Don't have data to connect yet? Most workspaces come with [sample data](/core/get-started/sample-data) you can explore right away.