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If you don’t have it yet, set it up with the [File Storage Quick Start.](/docs-en/productos/file-storage/quickstart.md) * A **Remote Desktop** deployed. If you don't already have it, set it up with the [Remote Desktop Quick Start.](/docs-en/productos/remote-desktop/quickstart.md) * Have accessed the environment with each user to whom you will apply the integration. The user walkthrough is in [How to access your Remote Desktop.](/docs-en/productos/remote-desktop/how-to/user-quickstart-guide.md) * Have published the **Windows Explorer** in the environment and make it visible to users. ### Step 1. Copy the SMB access URL In [admin.plenit.com](https://admin.plenit.com), go to **Cloud Services → File Storage** and enter the subscription. Open the tab **Customization** and, in the **SMB**block, copy the **URL** it shows. You will need it in the next step. {/\* 📸 SCREENSHOT 1 · Customization › SMB block · highlight the URL field to copy \*/} ![SMB access URL in the Customization tab](https://REEMPLAZA-URL/escritorio-remoto-integrar-archivos-01.png) > #### 📘 The SMB URL and its CNAME > > Under the URL field you will see the CNAME configuration, which is what makes a custom URL work. For the integration you only need to copy the SMB access URL. ### Step 2. Mount the network drive inside the environment Enter the Remote Desktop environment with the user for whom you are setting up the integration. The rest of the process takes place within their Windows session. #### 2.1 Open Windows Explorer In the **Applications Launchpad**, open the **Windows Explorer** by double-clicking it. {/\* 📸 SCREENSHOT 2 · Launchpad · Windows Explorer \*/} ![Windows Explorer in the Remote Desktop environment](https://REEMPLAZA-URL/escritorio-remoto-integrar-archivos-02.png) #### 2.2 Open the option to connect a network drive In Explorer, go to the subsection **Computer** and, in the menu that appears, select **Map network drive**. {/\* 📸 SCREENSHOT 3 · Explorer › Computer › Map network drive \*/} ![Map network drive option](https://REEMPLAZA-URL/escritorio-remoto-integrar-archivos-03.png) #### 2.3 Configure the drive In the window **Map network drive**, fill in: * **Drive**: the letter or name for the network drive. * **Folder**: paste the **SMB access URL** you copied in Step 1. Also check **Reconnect at sign-in** and **Connect using different credentials**, and click **Finish**. {/\* 📸 SCREENSHOT 4 · Map network drive modal · highlight Drive, Folder, and the two checkboxes \*/} ![Network drive setup](https://REEMPLAZA-URL/escritorio-remoto-integrar-archivos-04.png) > #### 🚧 Check both boxes > > **Reconnect at sign-in** keeps the drive available in subsequent sessions, and **Connect using different credentials** lets you authenticate with the storage user. > > If you don't check them, the drive will not reconnect or you won't be able to enter the correct credentials. #### 2.4 Enter the credentials A window opens asking for credentials. Enter the storage user's credentials and click **OK**. {/\* 📸 SCREENSHOT 5 · user credentials modal \*/} ![Credentials entry](https://REEMPLAZA-URL/escritorio-remoto-integrar-archivos-05.png) #### 2.5 Check that the drive appears Go back to Windows Explorer and verify that the new network drive is listed and accessible. {/\* 📸 SCREENSHOT 6 · Explorer with the network drive already mounted \*/} ![Network drive mounted in the environment](https://REEMPLAZA-URL/escritorio-remoto-integrar-archivos-06.png) > #### 📘 One drive per user > > Repeat Step 2 with each Remote Desktop user who needs access to File Storage. The SMB URL from Step 1 is the same for everyone; what changes are each user's credentials. ### Conclusion With the network drive mounted, your users work with centralized storage as if it were just another folder in the environment, directly from Windows Explorer. 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