Creating a Qlik Sense Converter connection (legacy)

Last updated: 2026-11-03

This page describes how to configure a Qlik Sense Converter connection in the Qlik Analytics Migration Tool. This connection was used to convert QlikView applications (.qvw) into Qlik Sense applications (.qvf) during migration to Qlik Cloud.

Qlik Sense Converter connections support two backend environments:

• A Qlik Sense Client-Managed server
• A local Qlik Sense Desktop installation

Steps to Create a Qlik Sense Converter connection

The following steps apply only to releases that still offer the Qlik Sense Converter connection type.

1. Open the Connections tab and select the Qlik Sense Converter option.
2. Click Create New.
3. In the Connection Name field, provide a descriptive label to distinguish this connection (e.g., Converter-Desktop-QA).
4. In the Server URL field, specify one of the following:
   • For Qlik Sense Desktop:

   http://localhost:4848
   

   • For Qlik Sense Client-Managed (via virtual proxy):

   https://qliksense.domain.com/proxy-name
   

5. If using a Qlik Sense Client-Managed environment:
   • Enter the corresponding API Key / JWT in the provided field. This token should match the virtual proxy referenced in the Server URL.
   • This field is optional and should be left blank when connecting to Qlik Sense Desktop.
6. Click Test Connection to validate the setup.
   • A success message confirms that the connection is valid.
   • If the test fails, verify the Server URL and, if applicable, the API Key / JWT. Refer to the error details for troubleshooting guidance.
7. Click Create Connection to finalize the configuration.
8. A confirmation message will appear and the new Qlik Sense Converter connection will be added to the list.

Related topics

• Managing connections
• Creating a Qlik Sense Client-Managed connection
• Creating a QlikView connection
• Creating a migration plan