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# SMB

> SMB (Server Message Block) is a network file sharing protocol that allows applications and users to read, write, and manage files and directories on remote servers. It is widely used for shared access to files, printers, and other resources on a network.

## Creating an SMB connection

### Using Username & Password

To create the connection you need:

* A Hostname or IP address of the SMB server
* A Username
* A Password

#### Creating your connection

1. In the Blink platform, navigate to the **Connections** page > **Add connection**. A New Connection dialog box opens displaying icons of external service providers available.
2. Select the **SMB** icon. A dialog box with name of the connection and connection methods appear.
3. (Optional) Edit the name of the connection. At a later stage you cannot edit the name.
4. Select **Username & Password** as the method to create the connection.
5. Fill in the parameters:
   * **Hostname** - Your hostname or IP address of the SMB server to connect to.
   * **Username** - Your SMB username. For domain users, use the format `DOMAIN\username`.
   * **Password** - Your SMB password.
   * **Port** (Optional) - The port number for the SMB connection. Defaults to `445`.
   * **Encrypt** (Optional) - Select to use SMB3 encryption for the connection.
6. (Optional) Click **Test Connection** to test it.
7. Click **Create connection**. The new connection appears on the **Connections** page.

For available SMB actions, refer to the [SMB Utilities](/docs/workflows/building-workflows/actions/utility-actions/smb-utilities) documentation.