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In Looker Studio, you must use a data connector to create a data source for your report.
There is 2 type of data connectors:
You must use a Partner connector to use data for a non-google tool (such as Facebook Ads). But Partner connectors have limits that officials haven't:
But there is a way to use an official connector with a non-Google tool. You have to use the Extract Data connector.
It's a simple connector developed by Google that allows you to connect to another data source and create a copy of the chosen dimensions and metrics. This copy is stored in a table on Looker Studio's sides and can be refreshed daily.
It has two significant advantages:
And one inconvenient:
You can start creating an extracted data source precisely like a normal one. Just be sure to have a classic data source already. It will become the entry point for your extracted data source.
From the home page of Looker Studio :
The first extract can take several minutes, depending on your volume of data, so just be patient!
If the extract fails, you can reduce your time range to reduce the data volume.
You add an extracted data source to a report precisely like a classic one.
From a report :
Your extracted data source is now in your report and will update daily at 8 am. You can use it like any other classic data source.
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