# Start the Connector

After you have installed and configured a connector, you are ready to run it. Start the connector using one of the following methods.

To start the connector using Windows Services

1. Open the Windows Services dialog box.
2. Select the connector service, and click Start.
3. Close the Windows Services dialog box.

To start the connector by running the executable

- In the connector installation directory, double-click the connector executable file.

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