Connecting services to the CI HUB Connector is simple and intuitive. Users can add connections like Google Drive, Dropbox, or Unsplash, manage them through the Connections panel, and customize or remove them as needed. This process ensures seamless access and organization of all connected services.
Adding a connection
Connecting a service to the CI HUB Connector follows a consistent and straightforward process, regardless of which integration you choose.
1. Open the Connections Overview
Start by clicking the Connections icon in the CI HUB panel to display all available services.
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If you have not added any services yet, the “+” icon will blink blue, indicating that you can begin adding connections.
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If multiple services are available, you can:
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Search for a specific service by name.
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Filter the list by categories such as Favorites or DAM.
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View services you have marked as favorites (indicated by a star icon) under the Favorites filter.
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You can also access additional information about a service before connecting to it.
2. Select and Authorize a Service
To add a service:
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Click the “+” icon next to the desired service.
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You will be redirected to the provider’s login page.
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Enter your credentials and authorize the CI HUB Connector plugin to access your account.
The authorization process follows the secure and standard sign-in procedure provided by the service.
Once authorization is complete, the integration is automatically added to the CI HUB Connector. You can repeat these steps at any time to connect additional services.
3. Manage Your Connected Services
After a service has been successfully added:
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It appears in the CI HUB panel under the “Connections” section.
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A green check mark next to the service name confirms that the connection is active.
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You can rename the connection in the name field, which is helpful if you manage multiple accounts.
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If a connection is no longer needed, you can remove it using the bin icon.
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You can mark services as favorites using the star icon for quicker access.
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To keep your workspace organized, you can collapse the Connections section using the white toggle arrow — especially useful when working with many integrations.
This structured approach allows you to efficiently connect, organize, and manage all your services directly within the CI HUB panel.
Save and load connections
Once you have set up all your connections locally, you can save them so you can easily retrieve them later. To do this, click the “Save connections” icon in the Connections menu. The dialog that opens lets you choose a password. The password must contain at least 6 characters. Enter your desired password and click “Save”.
If you want to retrieve your saved connections, click the “Load profile” icon and enter your chosen password to reestablish the connections.
What is this good for?
Let’s say you connected all your integrations in Adobe InDesign and now you need to switch to Microsoft PowerPoint. If you saved your connections, you can restore them with a simple click in PowerPoint—or any other Office application.
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