# Deploying the Basic Connector

> With every release, **UiPath** will provide you with a link to download the **Basic Connector** file(s).

## Introduction

With every release, **UiPath** will provide you with a link to download the **Basic Connector** file(s).

:::note
The steps below refer to the **Basic Connector**. See [Deploying a Connector](https://docs.uipath.com/process-mining/standalone/2021.10/user-guide/process-mining-deploying-a-connector#deploying-a-connector-(mvp)) for how to deploy other connectors.
:::

## Uploading the Basic Connector file

To use the **Basic Connector** you must upload the `BasicConnector.mvp` file.

Follow these steps to upload the `BasicConnector.mvp` file.

| Step | Action |
| --- | --- |
| 1 | Go to the **Superadmin Workspaces** tab. |
| 2 | Click on the menu icon and select **New app…**. |
| 3 | Enter a name in the **Name** field, for example **Connector**. |
| 4 | Select `none`, or select the released version of the connector, from the **Base app** drop down list. |
| 5 | Select the correct repository from the **Repository** drop-down list. |
| 7 | Click on **CREATE APP**.  A new empty workspace is created. |
| 8 | Right click in the new workspace and select **Upload file…**. |
| 9 | Drag the `BasicConnector.mvp` file to the **Upload file** dialog and click on **OK**. |
| 10 | Click on the menu icon in the **Workspaces** tab and select **Commit…** to commit your changes. |

:::note
You can also drag the file directly onto the **Workspaces** tab.
:::

The **Basic Connector** file is uploaded to the **Workspace**. See the illustration below for an example.

![docs image](https://dev-assets.cms.uipath.com/assets/images/process-mining/process-mining-docs-image-53331-b91aac7d-0c87258e.webp)