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# Use the DirectoryExists component

# Use the DirectoryExists component {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
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Find out if a directory exists by using the DirectoryExists component in RPA Desktop Design Studio.

## Before you begin

Role required: none

## About this task

You can configure the properties for the DirectoryExists component. For more
information about these properties, see [Properties of the Directory components](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/0k1AJcRBpfaVIztokGEekQ "Learn about the properties of the Directory components in RPA Desktop Design Studio.").

## Procedure

1. In the Toolbox pane, navigate to UtilitiesDirectory.
2. Drag the DirectoryExists component to the Design surface.
3. To configure the input field, see [Configure port properties](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/o6fErdzBCUqYUWlLG1ZZzQ "Configure how data is passed to the input fields of a component or method in RPA Desktop Design Studio.").
4. Connect the data and control ports of the DirectoryExists component to the corresponding ports of the other components as described in the following table.  
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   | Port type | Purpose of connection | Mandatory? |
   |-|-|-|
   | Data In (directoryPath) | Takes the path to the directory and its name from a previously executed component. | Yes |
   | Data Out (Return) | Returns True if the specified directory exists. Otherwise, it returns False and passes to the next component. | Yes. To preview the data, right-click the Return field and click Preview Data. |
   | Control In | Connects to the Control Out port of one or more components. | Yes |
   | Control Out | Connects to the Control In port of another component or the default end component. | No. Connecting the port is optional. |
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5. **Optional:** To test the component, under the DESIGN tab, click Run.

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