---
title: "Set up the File Writer endpoint"
slug: "bc-set-up-the-file-writer-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-writer-endpoint"
---

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# Set up the File Writer endpoint

Use the **File Writer** endpoint to create external files with data from Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.

## Steps

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

| Field | Description |
| --- | --- |
| Folder Name | Specify the network location where you want to write the files. Ensure the D365 BC server user has sufficient permissions for the shared folder. |
| File Name | Specify a [file name format](/business-central/docs/bc-file-name-formats). The file name format can be a mix of static and dynamic content. Set the extension manually. |
| Overwrite | When selected and the file name is always the same, the destination file is overwritten each time. |

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

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

## Related

- [File name formats](/bc-file-name-formats.md)
- [FILEWRITER endpoint](/bc-filewriter-endpoint.md)
- [Azure File Writer endpoint](/bc-azure-file-writer-endpoint.md)