> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.kombo.dev/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Introduction

> Our interactive embeddable connection flow.

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We know that the experience of setting up new integrations is just as core to
your application as the integrations themselves, so we've put special care into
making this as easy and user-friendly as possible for your customers.

*The best part:* **Kombo Connect** — that's what we call our interactive
connection flow — can be
[fully embedded within your own application](./embedded-flow).

## How it works

To get a better idea of how Kombo Connect fits into your application, let's take
a look at the typical flow a customer will go through:

1. They **initiate the flow** within your app (e.g., through a "Connect HRIS"
   button)
2. They are **presented with the Kombo Connect UI** where they can:
   * Select the tool they want to connect (e.g., Factorial)
   * Get an overview of the requested data points (see [Scopes](../../features/scopes))
   * Grant access to the requested data points
   * See which credentials are required to set up the tool and how to get them
   * Enter the necessary credentials (e.g., an API key)
3. They **return to your app**, and their integration has been set up

## Getting started

The flow described above applies to the situation where you've
[*embedded* the Kombo Connect flow](./embedded-flow) into your own app. This
provides the most seamless experience but isn't the quickest way to get started.

If you just want to try out Kombo quickly and **onboard selected customers**,
consider these other options that **don't require any changes to your app**:

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Manual setup" icon="wrench" href="./manual-setup">
    Perfect when you *already have* the relevant credentials from your customer
    and just want to add the integration to Kombo
  </Card>

  <Card title="Magic links" icon="wand-magic-sparkles" href="./magic-links">
    Similar in that they also don't require any code, but they still allow your
    customers to go through the flow and enter the credentials themselves.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>
