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

# Tableau

> Connect Tableau to your data in Nekt for visualization and analysis.

Connect Tableau to your data in Nekt. How you connect depends on your cloud deployment.

|                  | Connector       | Notes                    |
| :--------------- | :-------------- | :----------------------- |
| **Nekt Express** | Google BigQuery | Native Tableau connector |
| **GCP**          | Google BigQuery | Native Tableau connector |
| **AWS**          | Amazon Athena   | Requires ODBC driver     |

<Warning>
  Nekt does not have a native connector for Tableau. Registering an integration in the Nekt platform has no effect on the Tableau connection — it only helps you stay organized about your existing dashboards. The connection is configured directly in Tableau.
</Warning>

***

## Nekt Express

Nekt Express uses GCP infrastructure. Connect Tableau using the native **Google BigQuery** connector.

<Note>
  You will need a Google account with access to the `nekt-hosted-infrastructure` BigQuery project. Refer to [Tableau's BigQuery connector documentation](https://help.tableau.com/current/pro/desktop/en-us/examples_googlebigquery.htm) for full setup details.
</Note>

1. In Tableau, go to **Connect** → **To a Server** → **Google BigQuery**.
2. Sign in with your Google account.
3. Select the `nekt-hosted-infrastructure` project, then browse to the dataset and table you want.

***

## GCP

Your Nekt workspace is on your own GCP account. Connect Tableau using the native **Google BigQuery** connector with your own project.

<Note>
  Refer to [Tableau's BigQuery connector documentation](https://help.tableau.com/current/pro/desktop/en-us/examples_googlebigquery.htm) for full setup details.
</Note>

1. In Tableau, go to **Connect** → **To a Server** → **Google BigQuery**.
2. Sign in with your Google account.
3. Select your GCP project, dataset, and tables.

***

## AWS

Your Nekt workspace is on your own AWS account. Connect Tableau using the **Amazon Athena** connector, which requires an ODBC driver.

> You will need AWS credentials — Access Key ID and Secret Access Key. Generate them using [this AWS guide](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/IAM/latest/UserGuide/access-key-self-managed.html#Using_CreateAccessKey).

### Step 1: Find the Athena connector

In Tableau's **Start Page**, go to **Connect** → **To a Server** → **More**. Find and select **Amazon Athena**.

<img height="100" src="https://mintcdn.com/nekt/8JThMAKlZWpJ2cLM/assets/tableau1.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=8JThMAKlZWpJ2cLM&q=85&s=801263c1ff4cd36e40f950f73d04a040" data-path="assets/tableau1.png" />

### Step 2: Install the required driver

If the ODBC driver is not installed, Tableau will display an error with a download link. Visit [Tableau's driver download page](https://www.tableau.com/support/drivers) for the correct driver version.

### Step 3: Enter your credentials

After selecting Amazon Athena, enter the required connection details including your AWS region, workgroup, S3 staging directory, and credentials. Contact Nekt support for your company-specific values.

<img height="100" src="https://mintcdn.com/nekt/8JThMAKlZWpJ2cLM/assets/tableau2.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=8JThMAKlZWpJ2cLM&q=85&s=781253714fd7e224c101a06f31c70e16" data-path="assets/tableau2.png" />

Click **Sign In** to connect.

> For more details, see [Tableau's Amazon Athena connector documentation](https://help.tableau.com/current/pro/desktop/en-us/examples_amazonathena.htm).