> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.santacruzsoftware.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.santacruzsoftware.com/linkrui/connect-to-a-dam.md).

# Connect to a DAM

Sign in to an asset source through LinkrUI.

LinkrUI prompts you to authenticate when the current DAM does not have an active session. Complete the sign-in flow in the browser, then return to LinkrUI.

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## Choose an asset source

Retail users with access to multiple DAMs can choose an asset source to connect with:

{% stepper %}
{% step %}

### Open Asset Source

Open the LinkrUI main menu by clicking the Main Menu Icon <img src="https://1895738376-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F2lt9lcavWcRN7izHUMZE%2Fuploads%2F1KJJ9c32pwaPRLhwgmyA%2FChatGPT%20Image%20Aug%2018%2C%202026%2C%2011_16_25%20PM.png?alt=media&amp;token=87d0fb8c-c930-42d0-969c-69b29d269509" alt="" data-size="line"> in the top corner of the panel.

Under the main menu, select <kbd>Asset Source</kbd>.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Choose a DAM

Select the DAM you want to access.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Complete authentication

1. Enter the URL, email, Username and password, token, or secret key. Authentication fields vary by DAM. Enter the required credentials.
2. Click <kbd>Authenticate</kbd>. A browser window will open.
3. Follow the prompts to complete sign-n if necessary.
   {% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Return to LinkrUI

If you weren't automatically directed back to LinkrUI, when the browser displays *Authentication complete. You can now use LinkrUI* or *Login Complete*, return to the LinkrUI panel.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

<figure><img src="https://1895738376-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F2lt9lcavWcRN7izHUMZE%2Fuploads%2FZUv25fPD9LZX2820M4uY%2FScreenshot%202026-08-12%20114931.png?alt=media&amp;token=e7401ee0-f062-4030-9919-1419d352b916" alt="" width="388"><figcaption><p>Select a DAM from Asset Source and authenticate.</p></figcaption></figure>

To connect to a different DAM, open the main menu <img src="https://1895738376-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F2lt9lcavWcRN7izHUMZE%2Fuploads%2FYrHpQ6HyBGs7kRcfcGP1%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=8b729b97-6619-4fb0-a062-7de507445dd3" alt="" data-size="line"> and select <kbd>Asset Source</kbd> again.

## After you sign in

* You can search and filter assets in the DAM.
* You can open and place assets from the DAM.
* You can upload new assets to the DAM.
* You can update an asset in the DAM.
* Your session usually stays active until the DAM requires re-authentication.

When you close the file or the LinkrUI panel, or sign in to another DAM, it does not usually sign you out of the original DAM. This behavior depends on the DAM’s authentication policy.

{% hint style="info" %}
If authentication fails, retry the login and confirm that your account can access the DAM.
{% endhint %}


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