---
title: "Set up the File Reader endpoint"
slug: "bc-set-up-the-file-reader-endpoint"
tags: ["BC", "BIS", "Business Central", "Business Integration Solutions", "Task"]
updated: 2026-06-25T09:59:05Z
published: 2026-06-25T09:59:05Z
canonical: "docs.staedean.com/bc-set-up-the-file-reader-endpoint"
---

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# Set up the File Reader endpoint

Use the **File Reader** endpoint to process external files with data into Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.

> [!NOTE]
> **Note**
> 
> **File Reader** is only available for on-premise versions. Use the [Azure File Reader](/business-central/docs/bc-azure-file-reader-endpoint) for SaaS and for reading from Azure storage.

## Steps

1. Create an import connection and insert the element **FILEREADER**.
2. On the elements line, select **Edit**.
3. On the **File Reader Setup** page, fill in the following fields:

| Field | Description |
| --- | --- |
| Folder Name | Specify a network shared location. Ensure the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central server user has sufficient permissions for the shared folder. |
| File Name Filter | Specify a file name filter, for example, `*.Xml`. |
| Leave Files on File System | When selected, files in the file system are not deleted after processing. |
| Read New Files Only | When selected, only new files are read. |
| Last Processed at | Populated automatically. |
| Process with Job Queue | Select this field to process the File Reader endpoint using the job queue. |
| Job Queue Category Code | Specifies the code of the job queue category to which the job queue entry belongs. Select the field to choose a code from the list. When a job queue category code is defined, messages for this connection run in a serial manner. |

1. Select **Check Configuration** to see if there are Anywhere Mobility Solutions configuration errors.
2. Select **OK**.

![File Reader Setup](https://cdn.document360.io/da662430-6a41-47b1-8c7e-7e4ac37a9756/Images/Documentation/BIS_FileReaderSetup.png)

## Related

- [FILEREADER endpoint](/bc-filereader-endpoint.md)
- [Azure File Reader endpoint](/bc-azure-file-reader-endpoint.md)