Connecting to Act! CRM

For information on the available WHL and TAR.GZ files for supported environments, and how to install the appropriate file for your Python distribution, see Package Installation.

For information on the module to import, and how to configure the necessary connection properties in a connection string, see Establishing a Connection.

Other available connection properties can be used to configure other aspects of the connector capabilities.

Python Version Support

The CData Python Connector for Act! CRM can be installed and used in various Python 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, and 3.11 distributions.

Act! CRM Version Support

The connector leverages the Act! Web API for bidirectional access to Act! CRM data from Act! Premium on-premises and Act! Premium Cloud. The connector also supports Act! Premium for Desktop, but you need an active subscription to connect.

See Also

• Using the Connector: Establish connections and query Act! CRM through Python code.
• From SQLAlchemy: Use SQLAlchemy to establish a connection with dialect URL, and interact with Act! CRM data using mapped classes and Sessions.