Step 8: Finalize Application Configuration

From the application settings page, click Launch app and wait for the App Launcher to start. The first launch may take a few minutes.

App Launcher starting up after clicking Launch app

Configure Target Ingestion Database

Once the App Launcher opens, enter the name for the target ingestion database — where all ingested datasets will be stored — and press Enter.

The Connector will create the database in your Snowflake account.

Target ingestion database configuration screen

After the database is created, the App Launcher shows Start App and Refresh Status buttons, confirming that the Connector is ready.

App Launcher ready with Start App button

Alternative: Configure via SQL

You can also configure the ingestion target database from a Snowflake worksheet without opening the App Launcher:

CALL SETUP.GDC_CONFIG('set_setting', PARSE_JSON('{"key": "ingestion-database", "value": "MY_GDC_DATA"}'));

This creates the database and grants the necessary privileges. Once configured, the SQL Procedures API is ready to use — you do not need to start the web application to create connections, run discovery, or manage ingestion tasks.

Alternative: Configure via AI Assistant

If Cortex Code is available in your Snowflake account and you have added the Geo Data Connector remote skill, you can configure the Connector conversationally:

1. Ask the assistant to "configure gdc app" — it detects that the ingestion database has not been set up and prompts you for the database name.
2. Optionally, ask the assistant to "set up the notification email" or configure other settings.

The assistant guides you through each configuration step interactively, calling the same SQL procedures as the methods above.

Installation Complete

The installation is complete. Geo Data Connector is ready to use.

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