# Working with connectors

## Introduction

A **connector** is a generic integration of a third-party business system/application - it contains everything needed 'under the hood' (for example, endpoints, authentication methods, etc.) to sync data from/to the associated application.

This section includes guidance for key tasks that you may need to perform when working with connector **connectors**.

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## In this section

* [Accessing your connectors](https://doc.wearepatchworks.com/product-documentation/connectors-and-instances/working-with-connectors/accessing-your-connectors)
* [Installing a connector](https://doc.wearepatchworks.com/product-documentation/connectors-and-instances/working-with-connectors/installing-a-connector)
* [Updating a connector](https://doc.wearepatchworks.com/product-documentation/connectors-and-instances/working-with-connectors/installing-a-connector)
* [Removing a connector](https://doc.wearepatchworks.com/product-documentation/connectors-and-instances/working-with-connectors/removing-a-connector)