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title: "Step 3: Data Source Location"
canonical: "https://support.soutron.net/space/HG/3278141/Step%203%3A%20Data%20Source%20Location"
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In this step you specify the name and location of the source data.
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Complete this step as follows:
| **Setting** | **Function** | **Default Value** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Data Downloading Type** | Leave this as the default value | File System |
| **Data Source Encoding** | Leave this as the default value | Auto |
| **Data Source Folder or File Path** | Enter the name and location of the source data in the box, as shown above.
> ❌ **Note!**
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> ❌ - Ensure that the import file is actually in the specified location!
> ❌ - The file must be on the same server as the application - you cannot use UNC paths. If your application is hosted with Soutron, you will need to upload the file to Soutron - please contact the [Soutron Help Desk](mailto:helpdesk@soutron.com) so that a file location can be set up for you.
> ❌ - The filename is case-sensitive.
> ❌ If any of the above are incorrect, the task will run but no records will be imported.
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> ❌ **Caution**! Ensure that the import file name has actually been saved in the box - you may need to enter it twice. | N/A |
| **Move processed files to the processed folder** | Optionally, tick the box to move the processed file to the processed folder.
> ℹ️ *The location of the processed file folder is defined in System Configuration Maintenance > *[*Common Settings*](https://soutron.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/HG/pages/3278496)*.* | Not ticked |
Then go to [Step 4](https://soutron.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/HG/pages/3278168).