> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.pyas.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.pyas.io/fundamentals/getting-set-up/setup-authentication/connect-an-account.md).

# Connect an Account

There are 2 ways to connect accounts. The first option is to use the Pyas Dashboard and the second option is to use the REST API.

### Connect an Account from the Pyas Dashboard

This option is great for quickly testing out Pyas.

1. Login to your Pyas account.
2. Click on the **Apps** tab from the left menu bar.
3. Click on the App that you'll be connecting the account to.

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4. From the app view under **Accounts**, click the **+ Add Account** button.
5. A modal should open to connect the account. Fill in the **Name** and **Email** fields and select the **Provider** (Google, Microsoft or Zoom)
6. Click on the **Connect Account** button

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7. A provider consent screen should open in a new window (Google in this example). Select all the check boxes to allow access to the calendar resources and then click on the **Continue** button.
8. You should now see an Account Connected message. This means the account is connected to Pyas and you can start making API calls for that account.

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### Connect an Account using the REST API

This option is recommended and is the best way to start using Pyas to add calendar integrations into your app.&#x20;

See the [**REST API Reference**](/rest-api-reference/introduction.md) docs to get started.