Manage connector updates
Settings guide
Keep installed connectors current without surprising the systems and workflows that depend on them.
Open Configuration > Settings > Connectors to review installed connectors, check their status, and manage updates.
Connector status iconsDirect link to Connector status icons
| Icon beside the connector name | Status | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
 Yellow globe | Update available | A newer version is available from the Tools4ever repository. |
 Green globe | Latest version | The installed connector is at the latest version available from the Tools4ever repository. |
 Workstation | Local connector | The connector is local and is not available from the Tools4ever repository. |
Connector actionsDirect link to Connector actions
| Action icon | Purpose |
|---|---|
 Upgrade | Opens the connector upgrade screen to review the available version and release notes before confirming an upgrade. |
 Reload | Reloads the connector on the NIM Service. |
Add a connectorDirect link to Add a connector
Select Add, then choose the tab that matches the connector you want to install.
Online ConnectorDirect link to Online Connector
Online Connector lists supported connectors from the Tools4ever repository.
- Search for and select the connector.
- Review Info, Release Notes, and the linked Documentation.
- Select Add to install it on the NIM Service.
View the Online Connector screen
Local ConnectorDirect link to Local Connector
Local Connector adds a custom connector to the NIM Service from a local file.
- Enter a Connector name.
- Select the … button beside File and choose the custom connector file.
- Select Add to install it on the service.
View the Local Connector screen
Upgrade a connectorDirect link to Upgrade a connector
- Find a connector with the yellow globe status and select its green document with an arrow action.
- In the upgrade screen, review the proposed version, Release Notes, and Info. Identify the systems and jobs that use the connector before proceeding.
- Select Confirm to apply the upgrade, then validate a non-production or controlled workflow that uses the connector.
View the upgrade action and screen
Reload a connectorDirect link to Reload a connector
Select the connector's red table action to reload it on the NIM Service. Use the green document action when you want to install an available upgrade.
Remove unused connectorsDirect link to Remove unused connectors
Use the delete icon only after confirming no system configuration, mapping, job, or scheduled task still depends on the connector.
Review connector status regularly. Keeping only supported, actively used connectors reduces operational clutter and makes upgrade planning easier.