Use a Connector in Tableau to Pull Reports from MDP

Connect to MDP from Tableau Desktop, Tableau Server, Tableau Online, or Tableau Prep using the Datorama connector.

If you’re using a Tableau version earlier than 2021.2, you must download the Datorama connector and driver from the Tableau Extension Gallery. It’s highly recommended that you upgrade to the latest version to ensure a smoother process.

From 2021.2 and later, the Datorama connector is included; however you still need to download the driver from the Tableau Extension Gallery

Note The Datorama Connector in Tableau is supported in Tableau 2020.3 and later.

1. In Tableau, click Connect.
2. Select Datorama by Salesforce.
3. Enter your MDP information:
   1. From the Environment Platform dropdown list, select your Datorama/MDP platform, which you can obtain from the Datorama URL.
   2. Enter your Datorama/MDP workspace ID. You can find the ID either inside the URL or by going to your workspace settings.

      

   3. For your access token, in MDP, go to Explore and select Tableau Data Connection. Click Copy Token, and paste the token into Tableau.
      

      Note If this is the first time you’re activating, you must first generate a token in MDP. Click Activate Tableau Connector, and then click Generate.

      • As part of the activation, determine when to refresh the tables that the connector accesses.
      • The token is generated at the workspace level, so all users in the workspace have the same token. You can change the token or revoke it.
      • When using the connector, you don’t need to create feeds of Tableau reports for delivery in MDP, use your Tableau Reports instead.

      

   4. Click Sign In. All your Tableau reports from MDP appear under Table.

      

   5. If you don’t see a new report under Table, go to the Datorama Connector in Tableau tab and click Run Now to refresh the reports.

      

   6. When you see the reports that you need, drag them in Tableau and visualize your data.