# Connect to an InfluxDB data source
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 Grafana ships with a feature-rich data source plugin for InfluxDB. The plugin includes a custom query editor and supports annotations and query templates. 

## Adding the data source
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1.  Open the side menu by choosing the Grafana icon in the top header. 

1.  In the side menu under the link,**Dashboards** you should find a link named **Data Sources**. 

1.  Choose the **\$1 Add data source** button in the top header. 

1.  Select **InfluxDB** from the **Type** dropdown list. 

1.  Select **InfluxQL** or **Flux** from the **Query Language** list. 

**Note**  
 If you don't see the **Data Sources** link in your side menu, it means that your current user does not have the `Admin` role.