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# File Data Connector

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Check out the given illustration on how to create a file data connector under the Data Center module. 
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Provide the following information to create a File Data Connector.

* **Data Connector Name:** Provide a user-defined name to identify the data source.
* **Description:** Describe the Connection details (optional).
* Click the ***Save*** option.

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* A success message appears to assure the connection.

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* The newly created file connector gets added to the data connector list.

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Note: The user needs to select a file from the system while creating a data store based on the file connector.