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title: Select a spoke
description: Choose a spoke to set up a connection. This is an optional step.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/integrate-applications/automation-center/select-spoke.html
release: australia
product: Automation Center
classification: automation-center
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-03-12"
reading_time_minutes: 1
breadcrumb: [Configuring data import, Create an automation source, Working with Connection Manager, Use, Automation Center, Workflow Data Fabric]
---

# Select a spoke

Choose a spoke to set up a connection. This is an optional step.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn\_ac.automation\_technical\_user or sn\_ac.automation\_admin

If your spoke isn’t already installed, ensure to install it first.

Proceed from the **Schedule data import** section. For information on scheduling data import, see [Schedule data import](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/integrate-applications/automation-center/schedule-import.md).

## Procedure

1.  Select a spoke.

    You can sort the available spokes alphabetically using the Sort by field. You can search a spoke by name in the Search field.

2.  Select **Save and continue**.

    If you want to skip this section, select **Skip**.

    The **Select action** section is displayed.


**Parent Topic:**[Configuring data import](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/integrate-applications/automation-center/configure-data-import.md)