Prepare to use entities
- Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
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The basic steps to begin using entities data in CONNECT are:
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Create a data store.
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Create a set of types, which are definitions for domain-specific entities and surrounding metadata, using the Type Management REST API. Type properties are attached directly to an entity.
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Write entities to CONNECT using the Entity Management REST APIs. This also supports typeless entities and ad hoc properties/relationships.
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Use the GraphQL console to create complex queries for your data.
Our GraphQL API allows customers, developers, and partners to build complex queries that leverage information between related entities, events, and reference data. The GraphQL API Console allows you to explore the schemas for your specific entity and reference data types.
You can use the UI to visually build your query by selecting what properties you want to return, specifying where conditions, aggregating data, and other features. You can then copy the queries into your code and other tools.