# 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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***Creating a File Connector***
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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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*<mark style="color:green;">Please Note:</mark> The user needs to select a file from the system while creating a data store based on the file connector.*
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