# Connection Steps

### Establishing a connection

[Lyftrondata](https://www.lyftrondata.com) offers three methods connecting to [TwilioChat](https://www.lyftrondata.com/integration/twillio/). To establish your connection, use the connection strings described below.

### Basic

This option has been deprecated by Microsoft.

<table><thead><tr><th width="204">Key</th><th width="342">Value</th><th>Field</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Username</td><td>Your TwilioChat Username.</td><td>Required </td></tr><tr><td>Password</td><td>Your TwilioChat Access Key</td><td>Required</td></tr></tbody></table>

Follow the steps below to establish a basic connection

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### Quickstart Steps

Do you have questions about how to use the platform? Don't worry; we've got you covered. Simply follow the quickstart instructions [here](https://docs.lyftrondata.com/documentation/readme/quickstart-steps).

### Questions? <a href="#questions" id="questions"></a>

We're always happy to help with any other questions you might have! [Set up a meeting with our experts](https://www.lyftrondata.com/book-a-meeting/).
