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title: "Adding Data Sources"
description: "To add an unstructured data source, perform the following steps: Click All > Veeam > Unstructured Data > Data Sources. Click New. In the Type field, select the data source type — a file server or an SMB file share."
canonical: "https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/security_plugins_servicenow/guide/sn_unstructured_data_source_add.html"
breadcrumb: "User Guide > Managing Unstructured Data > Managing Unstructured Data Sources > Adding Data Sources"
dateModified: "2026-10-08"
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# Adding Data Sources

To add an unstructured data source, perform the following steps:

1.  Click **All** > **Veeam** > **Unstructured Data** > **Data Sources**.
2. Click **New**.
3. In the **Type** field, select the data source type — a file server or an SMB file share.
4. Specify a description for the data source.
5. In the **Data Source Template** field, select a configuration that will be used for this data source. For more information, see [Configuring Data Source Templates](sn_unstructured_data_source_template.md).
6. In the **Data Source Path** field, specify the FQDN of the file server or the path to the SMB file share in the *\\\\server\\folder* format.
7. In the **Data Source Credentials** field, select credentials that will be used to connect to this data source. For more information, see [Configuring Data Source Credentials](sn_manage_credentials.md).
8. To allow a specific user group to use this data source, unlock the **User Groups** field and select a user group from the list.
9. Click **Submit**.

::: note

A data source inherits the risk level from the template. This settings is updated automatically if template changes.

:::

For more information about unstructured data sources, see the [Adding Unstructured Data Source](https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/vbr/userguide/adding_unstructured_data_source.html) section in the Veeam Backup & Replication User Guide.

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