AskQ Setup Guide

Created by Robert Cross, Modified on Sun, 14 Dec, 2025 at 8:43 AM by Robert Cross

This guide walks you through the steps required to set up AskQ and connect it securely to your ERP data.


1. Review ERP-Specific Prerequisites


Before starting the setup, ensure you have completed the prerequisites for your specific ERP system.


AskQ supports the following ERPs, each with its own prerequisite article in this Knowledge Base:

    •    Infor LN CloudSuite

    •    Infor M3 CloudSuite

    •    Infor CloudSuite Industrial (CSI/Syteline)

    •    Infor CloudSuite Distribution (CSD)

    •    Infor CloudSuite Financial (CSF/FSM)


Please review the relevant ERP Prerequisites article before continuing.


2. Sign Up for AskQ


After completing your purchase:

  • You will receive a receipt confirming the transaction
  • You will receive a welcome email with a link to log in and set your password
  • Follow the link and set your password

3. Create an Infor API Configuration (Infor Portal)


To allow AskQ to securely access your Infor data, you need to create an authorized application in the Infor Portal.

  1. Log in to the Infor Portal for the tenant you'd like to use with AskQ
  2. Navigate to: OS → API Gateway → Authorized Apps
  3. Click + to add a new application
  4. Enter the following:
    1. Name: AskQ
    2. Application Type: Backend Service
    3. Description: Any description of your choice
    4. Leave all other fields blank
    5. Click Save at the top of the page
  5. Once the application is saved:
    1. Scroll down and click Download Credentials
    2. Enable Create Service Account
    3. Do not fill in any additional fields
    4. Click Download


This will download a file named:

AskQ.ionapi


You can now close the Infor Portal.


4. Upload the Infor Configuration File to AskQ

  1. Log in to AskQ
  2. You will be prompted to upload an Infor Configuration File
  3. Upload the AskQ.ionapi file you just downloaded
  4. Click Save


At this point:

  • AskQ connects securely to your Infor Data Lake
  • Your data is ingested into the AskQ high-performance database
  • Automated learning and optimization processes begin

5. Initial Data Load


Once the initial data load is complete:

  • You will receive an email confirmation
  • You can log in to AskQ and begin using the product


How long does the initial load take?


The duration depends on:

  • The volume of data in your Infor Data Lake
  • The number of datasets enabled for your ERP


Most customers complete the initial load within a few hours, though larger environments may take longer.


6. You’re Ready to Use AskQ


Once setup is complete, AskQ is ready to answer questions. Ask Anything!


If you encounter any issues during setup, refer to the relevant ERP prerequisite article or contact AskQ support via a support ticket. 

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