In order to use ODBC connections you will need to set up an ODBC account
Accounts - ODBC
In order to connect to a DSN via ODBC, you must have a 32-bit ODBC System DSN connection for the data source set up on the machine.
In order to use ODBC connections, you will need to set up an ODBC account.
- Go to Library and select Accounts. In Accounts, select ODBC.
![KPI's and Dashboards: ODBC Accounts in IntelliFront BI.](https://go.christiansteven.com/hs-fs/hubfs/12-2-2019%203-26-46%20PM.png?width=226&name=12-2-2019%203-26-46%20PM.png)
- Or select ODBC Accounts from the card on the home screen.
![KPI's and Dashboards: ODBC Accounts in IntelliFront BI.](https://go.christiansteven.com/hubfs/1-25-2019%203-54-34%20PM.png)
![KPI's and Dashboards: ODBC Accounts in IntelliFront BI.](https://go.christiansteven.com/hubfs/9-24-2018%203-05-47%20PM.png)
- Click New ODBC Account.
![KPI's and Dashboards: ODBC Accounts in IntelliFront BI.](https://go.christiansteven.com/hubfs/9-24-2018%203-06-42%20PM.png)
- In the DSN field, enter the name of the specific Database the ODBC connection points to.
- In the User Name and Password fields, enter the relevant ODBC/DSN credentials.
- Once saved you should see the ODBC Accounts in the list.
![KPI's and Dashboards: ODBC Accounts in IntelliFront BI.](https://go.christiansteven.com/hubfs/9-24-2018%203-07-27%20PM.png)