Fivetran Resources

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Hand-picked, current (2026) links for teams building on Fivetran. We check these regularly; every URL below resolves as of August 2026.

Official documentation

1. Fivetran Documentation

   • Details: Comprehensive information on Fivetran's connectors, destinations, technological architecture, and best practices for system optimization.
   • URL: https://fivetran.com/docs/getting-started

2. Fivetran REST API Documentation

   • Details: Comprehensive overview of the Fivetran REST API, allowing you to automate connection management, pause/resume, and account audits.
   • URL: https://fivetran.com/docs/developer-resources/rest-api

3. Fivetran Connector SDK

   • Details: Build custom connectors in Python that run fully managed inside Fivetran's cloud. This replaced the legacy Function (Lambda/Azure/Cloud Functions) connector path for new accounts.
   • URL: https://fivetran.com/docs/connector-sdk

4. Connector SDK Examples on GitHub

   • Details: Working, maintained example connectors (quickstarts, common patterns, AI-assisted workflows) from Fivetran's engineering team.
   • URL: https://github.com/fivetran/connector_sdk

5. Fivetran Transformations and dbt

   • Details: Running dbt Core projects and Quickstart data models on Fivetran-scheduled transformations.
   • URL: https://fivetran.com/docs/transformations

6. Fivetran Managed Data Lake Service

   • Details: Landing data as Apache Iceberg or Delta tables on S3, ADLS, OneLake, and GCS, with Fivetran handling table maintenance.
   • URL: https://fivetran.com/docs/managed-data-lake-service

7. Usage-Based Pricing (MAR)

   • Details: How monthly active rows are counted per connection since March 2025, free re-sync rules, and the pricing updates that followed. Essential reading before a renewal.
   • URL: https://fivetran.com/docs/core-concepts/usage-based-pricing

8. dbt Documentation

   • Details: Fivetran and dbt Labs are one company as of June 2026. The dbt docs cover models, tests, and deployment for the transformation layer on top of your Fivetran-loaded data.
   • URL: https://docs.getdbt.com

Support, community, and status

9. Fivetran Support Portal

   • Details: Knowledge base, community Q&A, and ticket submission. This replaced the former Fivetran Community site.
   • URL: https://support.fivetran.com/hc/en-us

10. Fivetran Status Page

    • Details: Live platform status and incident history. Subscribe before you need it.
    • URL: https://status.fivetran.com

Learning

11. Fivetran Resources Hub

    • Details: Guides, ebooks, and videos on using Fivetran, from basic setup to advanced features.
    • URL: https://www.fivetran.com/resources

12. Fivetran's Official Training & Certification

    • Details: Get certified on Fivetran products, access best practices developed by Fivetran experts, and increase the value of your company's solution.
    • URL: https://learn.fivetran.com/

13. Fivetran Events & Webinars

    • Details: Live and on-demand sessions on Fivetran's suite of tools and industry methodologies.
    • URL: https://www.fivetran.com/events

14. Fivetran Blog

    • Details: Regular updates on feature enhancements, user stories, and data management best practices.
    • URL: https://www.fivetran.com/blog

15. Fivetran Case Studies

    • Details: A holistic view of Fivetran's solutions in action, across various industries and sectors.
    • URL: https://www.fivetran.com/case-studies

Looking for something more hands-on? Our Fivetran tutorials cover MAR pricing, the Connector SDK, the dbt merger, and Postgres CDC in depth.