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# Gateways

Gateways influence and define how your files are accessed and can enforce rules. 

By default you get one Gateway that has a long generated name. You can edit its name or use it as it is. One aspect to keep in mind for Gateways is that they are unique across the RPFS application. They work like subdomains. If you name a gateway for example "Library", you will be the only one to use this name for a gateway on RPFS. So choose wisely :)\
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To start click "Add Gateway" button on the Gateways page. 

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Give the Gateway a unique name and click Create. If you want your gateway name to show up in the link for your files and to replace the default slug, check the box for "Sync with gateway name".

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Once created you'll see it added to the list of Gateways.

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