# Creating a QlikView connection

This page outlines how to configure a connection to a QlikView environment in the Qlik Analytics Migration Tool. This connection allows the tool to access `.qvw` files stored in a shared folder path as part of the migration to Qlik Cloud.

Each QlikView connection acts as a source and is required before defining a migration plan that includes QlikView applications.

## Steps to create a QlikView connection

Do the following:

1. Open the Connections tab and select the QlikView option.
2. Click Create New.
3. In the Connection Name field, provide a label to distinguish this connection (for example, `QlikView-Finance-NA`).
4. In the Folder Path field, enter the full UNC or absolute path to the shared folder containing the QlikView applications (`.qvw` files). All applications must be located directly in this folder.
   * Ensure that the system running the Qlik Analytics Migration Tool has access permissions to the specified folder.
5. Click Test Connection to validate the folder path.
   * A success message confirms that the path is accessible and valid.
   * If the test fails, confirm that the path is correct and accessible. Review the error message for troubleshooting guidance.
6. Click Create Connection to finalize the configuration.
7. A confirmation notification will appear, and the new QlikView connection will be added to the list.

## Best practices

* Use descriptive connection names that indicate business unit or region.
* Ensure the shared folder is kept read-only during migration to prevent content drift.
* Validate folder access by using the same credentials as the Qlik Analytics Migration Tool runtime environment.

## 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 migration plan](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/migration/Content/AnalyticsMigrationTool/Managing-Plans/Creating-Plans.htm)