# Local directory

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Login to your **Xopero ONE Management Service** (**XMS**) admin panel, open the **Storages** tab and click the **(+) Add storage** button.
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In **Add storage** form, define the storage name.

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If needed, add an optional description.

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Expand the **Storage type** list and select **Local directory**.

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Set up the path to the local directory where your data should be backed up.

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The directory will be created on the computer on which the **Xopero ONE** agent is installed and working, and backup will be stored locally on that computer.
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Selecting 5 endpoints in your backup plan will create storage on each. **Xopero ONE** will establish local directories on all endpoints and back up the data.
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To finish the storage configuration, click **Save**.
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