# What is File Routing File Routing is a powerful feature that allows you to streamline processes, reduce manual oversight, and enhance overall efficiency in file management. This feature requires a specific license. It consists of **specific rules dictating how files should be handled as they enter Data Mover**. Each of these rules consists of a sequence of user-configured actions that are carried out in a predetermined order, ensuring consistent handling of files based on their metadata. Rules are displayed on the Routing Rules page with a sequential number that indicates the order of execution. After all actions have been applied, the **output file** will be put in a virtual path or will be bound to a virtual box specified by the user. To ensure that each rule functions correctly, it is essential to configure at least one ACTION or OUTPUT. This is the minimum requirement to guarantee that the rule can effectively manage and route files. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.primeur.com/data-mover-1.21/file-routing/what-is-file-routing.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.