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title: Connect Parlor Integration and Configure Shifts (MyDC)
slug: help/en-us/pulseintegrations/parlor-setup
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createdAt: 2026-02-09T13:09:03.627Z
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### Can't find this feature? Make sure it's included in your subscription!

This feature/option is available only for MyDC subscribers. DC Unlimited subscribers will not see it in PULSE because this functionality is controlled in on-premise DairyComp rather than in PULSE.

Click [here](docId:1frW-YRpXGnj8eUqUQWMt) to learn more about the different versions of PULSE.
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Follow these steps to activate the parlor integration and view data in PULSE:

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## Step 1: Connect the Parlor Integration in PULSE

Follow these steps to configure and integrate your parlor with PULSE:

1. In PULSE, navigate to **Partners **>** Integrations Gallery **>** parlor partner**.
2. Click **See Details** or **See Requirements** on the parlor partner card.
3. Follow the Connection Instructions on the right side of the page to establish the connection:
   - Click the **Connection Status** toggle and verify the status switches to **Active**.
   - Click **Save**.

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**IMPORTANT: **As noted in the Connection Instructions, make sure you have TeamViewer installed on your PC. If necessary, you can download and install it [here](https://www.teamviewer.com/en-us/download/windows/).
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## Step 2: Configure Milking Shifts

Once the data connection is active, you are directed to the shift scheduling page. Follow the guidelines below when adding your parlor details:  

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- Click **Add New Shift** at the top of the page to add each of your milking shifts and associated details.

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### For help filling out the shift details, click here!

- **Shift Type:** Select either a **Milking** or **Cleaning** shift.
- **Start and End Hours/Minutes:** Enter the times at which you want the new shift to start and end. The system warns you if you attempt to create a shift at a time that already has a shift scheduled.

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**NOTE: **The format of the start and end times can be changed from standard time to 24-hour time in your Platform account settings. See [Edit Your User Account](docId\:adCj5YzYbeNGYC6XQqEc3) to learn more.
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- **Shift Management:** This section displays the number of pens currently assigned to the shift as well as the total number of animals in those pens. You can click the **Clear All Pens** link to remove all of the pens assigned to the shift.
- **Add Pens:** Enter the numbers of the pens you want assigned to the shift, separated by commas, or use a dash to indicate a range of pens. Click the "x" beside a pen number to delete it from the shift. You can also hold the shift key and check multiple pens from the drop-down.

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**NOTE: **Pens do not need to be added in milking order.
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- When complete, check the **Day Schedule** at the top of the page for a quick overview of your daily scheduled shifts: 

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- If necessary, you can edit shifts or parlors, as well as delete shifts:
  - **Edit Shift Details:** To edit a shift's details, click the edit icon :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3h8pSJcGUXEi4HGCCYPTA/6odiivV8JcLAVjdhliTj4_edit-icon.png" alt caption size="10" width="22" height="23"}.
  - **Delete a Shift:** To delete a shift, click the delete icon :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3h8pSJcGUXEi4HGCCYPTA/JpEgOUznW5xYToykGxoXQ_trashcan-blue-outline-on-white.png" alt caption size="10" width="25" height="25"}.
  - **Edit Parlor Details:** Click the `Edit Parlor` button in the upper left side of the page.
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## Step 3: Complete the Connection with VAS

A VAS representative will contact you to confirm your parlor details and complete the connection. After the integration is active, you can [View Parlor Data and Build Reports](docId\:iwopGXTukcMi8RoaVZ_jg) in PULSE.
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