---
title: "Query an external data source"
method: POST
path: "/connection/{id}/scan"
tags: ["Connections"]
---

# Query an external data source

`POST /connection/{id}/scan`

Query an external data source to get sample result set for members of a Cloud Connect model.

## Path parameters

- `id` string, required

## Query parameters

- `account_id` string
- `limit` integer

## Response `200`

Connection Scan Response

- object
  - `_meta` object — Response Metadata
  - `data` object — Response Payload
    - `columns` ModelsResultSetColumn[]
      - `column_datatype` string
      - `column_name` string
    - `row_count` integer
    - `rows` unknown
  - `request_id` string
  - `status` integer — HTTP Status Code

## Other responses

- `400` — Bad Request
- `500` — Internal Server Error

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