# How do I sync Converse forms into Vantage?
### **Overview**
Syncing a Converse form into Vantage turns its submissions into a Vantage data source, so you can build dashboards and widgets from them. Once set up, new submissions keep flowing in on their own.
### **When to Use**
Use this feature when:
- You want to build dashboards or widgets from a Converse form's submissions
- You need form data available as a Vantage data source
- You want new submissions to keep syncing in without manual work
### **Concepts**
- Add to Analytics – The action that turns a form's submissions into a Vantage data source
- Schema – The list of fields from the form and their data types, shown before the first sync
- DDE Columns – Store list, product catalogue, and other DDE (Dynamic Data) columns attached automatically during sync
- Resync – Manually pulls in submissions received since the last sync
- Published Form – Only published forms can be synced; drafts don't appear
### **Set Up Guide**
1. Go to the Forms section.
2. Click the form you want to pull data from
3. Click the form's Settings icon
4. Click Add to Analytics
5. Review the schema that's shown — check the field types and update any that need fixing
6. Click Create Entry to send the form's data to Vantage
7. The form now appears as a data source in Vantage, named after the form — its submissions show up there automatically
### **Best Practices**
- Only published forms can be synced — publish the form first if it's still a draft
- Check the schema carefully before creating the entry — it's harder to fix field types after data has started syncing
- Use Resync if you need the latest submissions right away instead of waiting for the next automatic sync
### **Related Links/FAQs**
Related pages in this book:
- [How do I upload an Excel or CSV file as a source?](https://help.bsharpcorp.com/books/data-sources/page/how-do-i-upload-an-excel-or-csv-file-as-a-source)
- [How do I connect a REST API source?](https://help.bsharpcorp.com/books/data-sources/page/how-do-i-connect-a-rest-api-source)
##### FAQs
**Can I sync a draft form?**
No — only published forms can be synced.
**Do I need to resync manually every time?**
No — new submissions sync in automatically once the form is set up. Resync is only for pulling in a submission right away instead of waiting.
### **Version Notes**
Last Updated: **Oct 2026**