# Creating a connection

## Before you begin

If you are using a Remote Engine Gen2, an administrator has previously created the engine in Talend Management Console.

## Procedure

1. Click Connections > Add connection.

   The connection configuration page opens.
2. From the list, select the connector corresponding to the source of your data, Amazon S3 for example.

   Add connection - Selection stepAdd connection - Selection step ![Connection configuration page where you can select your connector.](https://help.qlik.com/talend/en-US/data-inventory-user-guide/Resources/images/inv_connector-palette_s.png)
3. Click Next.
4. Select your engine in the Engine list.

   Information noteNote: The engine suggestions and availability depend on the connector that you have selected.
5. Fill in the connection information to access your system and check it if needed.

   Add connection - Configuration stepAdd connection - Configuration step ![Connection configuration page where you can enter the connection information to access your system.](https://help.qlik.com/talend/en-US/data-inventory-user-guide/Resources/images/inv_connector-configuration_s.png)

   If you are creating a Snowflake connection with a JDBC connection, you can add the pushdown parameter to enable more capabilities. For more information, see [Adding the pushdown parameter to a Snowflake connection](https://help.qlik.com/talend/en-US/data-inventory-user-guide/Cloud/adding-pushdown-parameter).
6. Click Next.
7. Give a name to your connection as well as a description if needed.
8. Click Validate.

## Results

The new connection is added to the list on the Connections page and is ready to be used.