# Configure sources and data syncs within Pipeline Builder

You can create and import [Foundry-provided JDBC sources](../../data-integration/foundry-provided-drivers/index.md) and sync datasets directly in Pipeline Builder.

## Import a source in Pipeline Builder

You can now import any Data Connection source to your Pipeline Builder pipeline, with the two methods listed below.

### Import sources from input datasets

If your input data was created directly from a [Data Connection sync](../../data-connection/set-up-sync/index.md), then you can add the source to the Pipeline Builder graph by selecting the input data node and then using the **Add source to graph** option.

<img src="../../../assets/11b1a11fd7c5d409c81ec21897597e4747d14c0cf75eeb786f77d68a207502f0.webp" alt="The Add source to graph option on an input dataset." width="250">

### Search over all sources and import or create a source

You can access the dialog to search over, import, and create sources through the **Add data** toolbar button, or through the **Import data to Foundry** action after creating a new pipeline.

<img src="../../../assets/295f4f363ea0f4494d0f11326b7e11e84a779b8bbcc3ade9e70f4e1d1a2590b5.webp" alt="The Add data dropdown in Pipeline Builder." width="250">

Select **Import data to Foundry**. To create a new source, select the source type under **Connect to a new source...** Otherwise, to select an existing source, search for the name or type of the existing source and select the source under **Connect to an existing source...**

![The Import data to Foundry pop up in Pipeline Builder](../../../assets/e2f2bd2673de7c5fc61a07e8cc909d2a603fb64ba006f514c47ab94d0fafb6cf.webp)

After the source is imported, you should see a new link on the graph between the imported source and any datasets synced from it.

<img src="../../../assets/1fbb370ce04dbc528d5a6a92cf8f24d274ddeae27b96b9ceba7aeddc594027e0.webp" alt="Example of an imported source connected to one of its datasets in Pipeline Builder." width="300">

Once a source is imported, you can either import already synced data from the source, configure the source, or explore the source and create syncs.

:::callout{theme="warning"}
Actions available will depend on the source type and your permissions for the source.
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<img src="../../../assets/0a3fc1ad310e4800413c0e5c0aafa643aae4f9b36bf6d27989bedf6c947df489.webp" alt="Actions you can take on the source node in Pipeline Builder." width="250">

For more information on sources and configuration options, [review the Data Connection source documentation.](../../data-connection/set-up-source/index.md)

## Create or configure a source in Pipeline Builder

Once the [source is imported](https://www.palantir.com/docs/foundry/pipeline-builder/datasets-sources/datasets-sources.md#import-a-source-in-pipeline-builder) select **Configure Source**.

Pipeline Builder solely supports [Foundry worker](../../data-connection/core-concepts/index.md#foundry-worker) sources that only require the mandatory configuration fields. Optional fields are not supported. Connection sources that are more complex can be created or configured in [Data Connection](../../data-connection/overview/index.md).

From the editor, you will be able to specify required source-specific configuration as well as [network egress policies](../../data-connection/set-up-direct-connection/index.md#configure-a-network-policy). If any type of further configuration is needed, you can also [edit your source in Data Connection](../../data-connection/set-up-source/index.md).

![An example of a supported configured source](../../../assets/c9911dd5e3fa3b7500bc724c6351018d8c962842312712c6840ff4e038b4131d.webp)

### Create a sync in Pipeline Builder

Select **Explore source and create syncs**, which will only show up for sources that produce batch dataset syncs.

If you do not see the **Explore source and create syncs** option, double check that you have the [correct permissions.](../../data-connection/permissions/index.md)

<img src="../../../assets/0a3fc1ad310e4800413c0e5c0aafa643aae4f9b36bf6d27989bedf6c947df489.webp" alt="Explore source and create syncs option in dropdown." width="250">

In the source explorer dialog, you will be able to see the data available from source. Select the data you want to sync by using the + sign icon located inline with the name. Pipeline Builder currently only supports batch dataset syncs.

:::callout{theme="warning"}
Creating and running a sync will only build the synced dataset once. Any deploys will not re-build the synced dataset. To build the synced dataset, configure schedules, or edit the sync, open the sync in Data Connection.
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![Explore source and create syncs option in dropdown.](../../../assets/87318ee9738d2b93644420745624122deeae462b6892852f7886e22473662a2a.webp)

To manage advanced sync options, or for a full list of options when creating syncs, [review the documentation for setting up a sync in Data Connection.](../../data-connection/set-up-sync/index.md)