Data Export Setup

Data Export Setup

Data Export enables you to extract structured data from the i2o platform into your own cloud storage so you can integrate with internal dashboards, automate reporting, and build custom analytics pipelines.

Currently, you can export data from:
  1. BuyBox
  2. Brand Protector
Notes
Exports are sent to your configured storage on a recurring schedule.

Supported Export Destinations are: 
  1. Amazon S3
  2. Google Cloud Storage (GCS)

How to Set Up Data Export

Notes
This option is available only for organizations subscribed to the Data Export.

Step 1: Select Destination

1. Navigate to the Data Export section from the left-hand menu.
2. Click “Add Destination”.
3. You will see two connectors:
  1. Amazon S3  (Click here to know AWS in-detail procedure)
  2. Google Cloud Storage (GCS)  (Click here to know GCS in-detail procedure)


4. Select your desired destination and click Next.
 

Step 2: Configure Destination

1. Fill in the configuration details based on your selected destination. 


Starred are the mandatory fields (*) 

2. Refer to the table below for the required fields and where to find them or just hover over the field for information.


Field
Amazon S3
Where to Get (S3)
Google Cloud Storage (GCS)
Where to Get (GCS)
Access Key ID
S3 Access Key ID
AWS IAM Console → Security Credentials
HMAC Key Access ID
GCP Console → Storage → HMAC credentials
Secret Access Key
S3 Secret Access Key
Shown once during key creation
Secret Access Key
Shown once during HMAC key creation
Bucket Name
S3 Bucket Name
AWS S3 Console
. GCS Bucket Name
GCP Storage → Bucket Details
Region
AWS Region (e.g., us-east-1)
In S3 bucket overview
GCS Bucket Region
Bucket details in GCP Console
Path
Folder path (e.g., growth-exports/)
User-defined
Not applicable
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Compression Type
None, GZIP
Based on preference
None, GZIP
Based on preference
Format Type
CSV, JSON
Based on need
CSV, JSON
Based on need


Notes
Ensure your bucket is created and accessible before proceeding. For GCS, set bucket options as:
  1. No retention policy
  2. Protection tools: None
  3. Object versioning: Disabled

Test the Connection

Once you fill in the details:
1. Click “Test Connection”.
2. The system will attempt to reach and authenticate with your storage (may take 1–2 mins).
3. Only upon success, the Next button is enabled.
      Message appears like so:

       
      
 

Step 3: Select Modules

1. Choose the modules to export, you can select one or both.
2. For Brand Protector: Losses, Listings, Resellers, Brand Violations
     For BuyBox: All associated data is included


 

Step 4: Set Sync Schedule 

1. Choose how often the data should sync:
  1. Every 4 hours
  2. Every 8 hours
  3. Every 24 hours (recommended for most users)



2. Click "Next".

Step 5: Review Summary 

1. Review all your selections:
  1. Connection status (e.g., “S3 connection verified”)
  2. Selected modules
  3. Chosen frequency


2. Click “Start Sync” to create the pipeline and start data export.
3. Sync will begin once the pipeline is created (typically 2–5 mins). 


 

Managing the Export Pipeline

Notes
Each organization can have only one active pipeline.
1. From the UI, you can:
  1. View pipeline details
  2. Edit name, frequency, and selected modules
  3. Delete the pipeline
  4. Enable/Disable the pipeline
  5. Trigger a manual sync (ad hoc run)

Job History & Monitoring

 

1. In the Job History section, you can track:
  1. When the last sync occurred
  2. Sync duration
  3. Number of records extracted and loaded
  4. Sync status (success/failure)
Example: “Synced 5,000 records in 1m 45s on June 27 at 2:30 PM”



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