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title: Data sources: Add a data source
description: This step uses the HTTP API data source as an example, but you can use any platform for which you have access to the code.
url: https://docs.tealium.com/server-side/getting-started/eventstream-api-hub/add-data-source/
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To add a data source:

1. Go to **Connect > Data Sources** and click **+ Add Data Source**.  
The data source modal appears.
1. In the **Categories** side panel, click **Developer Languages** and select **HTTP API**.  
    ![](https://docs.tealium.com/images/tutorials/eventstream-getting-started-data-source-http.png)
1. Enter a name and click **Continue** (You can change the name later).
1. Click **Continue** and skip the steps about event specifications (We will return to that topic later). The **Get Code** screen displays the basic installation code.
1. Click **Download PDF** to save this information for offline use, then click **Save & Continue**.
1. The summary screen confirms that your data source has been created and provides the next steps:
    * **Save and Publish** - You must save and publish your account for the data source to be recognized with incoming events.
    * **Install Code** - Installing the base code is the easy first step, but implementing event tracking throughout your application will take more time and planning.
    * **Verify Events** - After your installation is running and sending event data, go to **Live Events** to see your data in real-time.
1. Click **Close**. Your new data source now appears in the list on the **Data Sources screen**.

Note the newly generated data source key or reference the downloaded installation instructions for the next tutorial.

However, before we move on, let's do a quick save and publish so you can complete the set up of your data source.

1. At the top of the screen, click **Save/Publish**.
1. Select the **Save As** option.
1. Enter a **Title** such as `Getting Started with EventStream`.
1. Enter a description of your changes.
1. Select the **Publish** checkbox.  
    ![](https://docs.tealium.com/images/tutorials/eventstream-getting-started-save-publish.png)
1. Click **OK**.