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# Use the GetFiles component

# Use the GetFiles component {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 10, 2026  
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Get the names of the files in the directory and subdirectories by using the GetFiles
component in RPA Desktop Design Studio.

## Before you begin

Role required: none

## About this task

You can configure the properties for the GetFiles component. For more information
about these properties, see [Properties of the Directory components](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/lfNoc8bjM_7iyaaf1orNsQ "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 GetFiles component to the Design surface.
3. To configure the input field, see [Configure port properties](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/ED3jBpqtlHH8p~yFFmyRBQ "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 GetFiles 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 from a previously executed component. | Yes |
   | Data In (searchSubDirectories) | Takes the Boolean value to indicate whether the method searches the subdirectories from a previously executed component. | No |
   | Data In (fileExtension) | Takes the extension of a file from a previously executed component. You can use this field if you want to search for files with a particular extension. | No |
   | Data Out (Return) | Returns the names of all the subdirectories and files in the specified directory 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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