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# File System

The File System connector can be used to perform directory and file operations on any file system which the Flow Server can access.

## Configuration

File System connector should be configured to run as a specific user. If not configured, it will run as the same user as the Flow Server is running as.

* Domain. Domain name or leave empty to use a local user.
* User. User to run file system connector operations as.
* Password. Password for user.
* Logon Type. Typically use Interactive.

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