# Creating a Qlik Sense Converter connection

This page describes how to configure a Qlik Sense Converter connection in the Qlik Analytics Migration Tool. This connection is 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

Information note

When a Qlik Sense Client-Managed connection is created, a corresponding Qlik Sense Converter Connection is automatically generated. Manual configuration is only necessary when additional or standalone converter setups are required.

## Steps to Create a Qlik Sense Converter connection

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.

   Information note

   This connection is automatically created when configuring a Qlik Sense Client-Managed connection. Creating it manually is only needed if additional converter instances are required.

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](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/migration/Content/AnalyticsMigrationTool/Managing-Connections/Managing-Connections.htm)
* [Creating a Qlik Sense Client-Managed connection](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/migration/Content/AnalyticsMigrationTool/Managing-Connections/Creating-Connections/Creating-a-Qlik-Sense-Client-Managed-Connection.htm)
* [Creating a QlikView connection](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/migration/Content/AnalyticsMigrationTool/Managing-Connections/Creating-Connections/Creating-a-QlikView-Connection.htm)
* [Creating a migration plan](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/migration/Content/AnalyticsMigrationTool/Managing-Plans/Creating-Plans.htm)