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# NFS share

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Login to your **GitProtect Management Service** admin panel, open the **Storages** tab and click the **(+) Add storage** button.
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In **Add storage** form, define the storage name.

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If needed, add an optional description.

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Expand the **Storage type** list and select **Network File Storage (NFS share)**.

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Set up the path to the shared location.

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Ensure the browsing device can detect the storage. Use the **Change** button to select a **Browsing machine** from the devices assigned to **GitProtect**, which will connect the share to the system.

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To finish the storage configuration, click **Save**.
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