# Add a default service

## Introduction

This page is **part 1** of the instruction set for [adding a Patchworks service](https://doc.wearepatchworks.com/product-documentation/patchworks-services/working-with-services/adding-a-patchworks-service):

<table><thead><tr><th width="221.5">Part #</th><th width="249.5">Link to instructions</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>1</strong></td><td>Add a default service</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td><a href="configure-service-settings">Configure service settings</a></td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td><a href="set-the-service-trigger-schedule">Set the service trigger schedule</a></td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td><a href="define-service-filters">Define service filters</a></td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td><a href="define-field-mappings">Define field mappings</a></td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td><a href="activate-the-service">Activate the service</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## The steps

Follow the steps below to add a default service.

**Step 1**\
Select **services** from the left-hand navigation menu:

![](https://content.gitbook.com/content/5mpqoXPMbUuPa8JpCLWe/blobs/BhZolx3Xbjoy01H8V2Pd/add%20default%20service%201.png)

**Step 2**\
Click the **add new service** button:

![](https://content.gitbook.com/content/5mpqoXPMbUuPa8JpCLWe/blobs/zUFqBrukm11BSuZfvEqv/add%20default%20service%202.png)

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This option is also available from the bottom of any connector setup page, so if you’ve just finished adding a connector, you can go straight to service setup from there:\
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![](https://content.gitbook.com/content/5mpqoXPMbUuPa8JpCLWe/blobs/9GKmnIojZtfNUqTIEF8m/add%20default%20service%202a.png)

When you add a new service from a connector, this connector becomes the **source** automatically.
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**Step 3**\
When prompted to choose a **source connector** (all configured connectors for your implementation are listed), select the  connector that you wish to use as your data source:

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**Step 4**\
When prompted to choose a **destination connector**, select the connector that you want to receive incoming data from the chosen source:

<figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/5mpqoXPMbUuPa8JpCLWe/blobs/jEv18mx7PXHcF2A5gppg/add%20new%20service%20-%20choose%20destination.png" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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All configured connectors, excluding the one already selected for the **source**, are available for selection.
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**Step 5**\
The **configure service settings** page is displayed - please see [configure service settings](https://doc.wearepatchworks.com/product-documentation/patchworks-services/working-with-services/adding-a-patchworks-service/configure-service-settings) for guidance.