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title: "Create and Manage a Data Consumer"
slug: "create-and-manage-data-consumers"
tags: ["Bobsled Sledhouse", "Public Preview"]
updated: 2025-11-24T16:27:57Z
published: 2025-11-24T16:27:57Z
canonical: "bobsled.com/create-and-manage-data-consumers"
---

> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://bobsled.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Create and Manage a Data Consumer

This article outlines how to set up a Data Consumer in Bobsled—from configuring a destination and fulfilling Data Products to monitoring delivery in the Bobsled Application.

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## Prerequisites

- To successfully share data with a Data Consumer, you must have at least one [Data Product](/v2/docs/create-and-manage-data-products) defined in Bobsled.

> [!NOTE]
> **NOTE:** What you can see and do will differ based on your [**role and permissions**](https://docs.bobsled.com/v2/docs/users-and-roles).

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## Data Consumer’s setup instructions

1. In the Bobsled Application, locate and select the **Data Fulfillment** Tab, then select the “**+ Data Consumer**” button
2. On the **Data Consumer** wizard, provide the following information:
  - **Name** — For internal use only.
  - **Description** *(optional)* — Add context or notes for your team.
  - **Tags** — Internal metadata, such as `SKU:ABC123`.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/87a415ff-4d6a-4c0c-adbb-26c563a2d9a8/Images/Documentation/C1.png)

1. Fill in the required details for your Data Consumer and choose the appropriate [destination](/v2/docs/destinations) for data delivery.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/87a415ff-4d6a-4c0c-adbb-26c563a2d9a8/Images/Documentation/C2.png)

1. Once finished with access details, click “**Done**”. You have now successfully set up a Data Consumer and are ready to start [sharing Data Products](/v2/docs/fulfillment-data-products)!

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## Editing a Data Consumer

1. In the Bobsled Application, select the **Data Fulfillment** Tab, then locate the Data Consumer you wish to edit.
2. In the **Data Consumer** detail page, locate the **more** (ellipsis) icon at the top right, and select ‘**edit**’.
3. Follow the wizard and make the desired changes.
4. Once happy, select **save**.

> [!NOTE]
> **PUBLIC PREVIEW** **KNOWN LIMITATIONS:** Editing destination details is not currently supported. To use a different destination, please create a new Data Consumer. If you encounter any issues, contact your Sales representative for assistance.