# Virtual Path Rules tab

## Associate File Processing Rules with a Virtual Path

File Processing Rules must be associated with a Virtual Path in the Connection Contract. This association determines which files under that Virtual Path will activate the corresponding rule.

To associate a **File Processing Rule with a Virtual Path**, follow these steps:

1. In the **Virtual Path Rules** tab, click **New**.
2. In the **New Virtual Path rules** page, select the **VFS** and the **Virtual Path** where the rule will be applied. The Storage Class and the Retention Class of the selected VFS will be applied. 
3. In the **Rules** section, perform one of the following actions: 
   1. Select one or more **File Processing Rules** and specify their processing direction (**INBOUND** or **OUTBOUND**).
   2. Create a new File Processing Rule by selecting **New** from the drop‑down list. The configuration options for creating a new rule are described in the [Define File Processing Rules](#define-file-processing-rules) section.
4. Click **Add** and verify that the configuration is correct.
5. If necessary, adjust the processing direction for a rule. Use the 3-dot icon to modify or remove the File Processing Rule associated with the selected VFS.
6. Select **Save** to apply the configuration.


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