# Connecting Apps

Connectors in Fastn let you connect your flows with external apps, APIs, and databases, turning your automations into powerful, integrated systems. They act as bridges that move data in and out of Fastn securely and efficiently.

> From prebuilt community connectors like Slack, Google Docs, and Notion to workspace-level custom connectors, Fastn makes integration seamless.
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> You can manage authentication, add new endpoints, or even build your own connectors with HTTP APIs, gRPC, or database functions.

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Connector Types &#x26; Setup</strong></td><td>Learn about community, workspace, and organization connectors, and how to configure them.</td><td><a href="connecting-apps/connector-types-and-setup">connector-types-and-setup</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Managing &#x26; Using Connectors</strong></td><td>Add, manage, and use connectors in your flows to enable real-time app-to-app communication.</td><td><a href="connecting-apps/managing-and-using-connectors">managing-and-using-connectors</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Fixed vs Dynamic Connections</strong></td><td>Choose between workspace-level credentials (fixed) or per-tenant credentials via widgets (dynamic) for your connector steps.</td><td><a href="connecting-apps/fixed-vs-dynamic-connections">fixed-vs-dynamic-connections</a></td></tr></tbody></table>