# Deploying a Connector (.mvp)

> :::important
The information in the page is only applicable for `.mvp` connectors.
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:::important
The information in the page is only applicable for `.mvp` connectors.
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## Introduction

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

:::note
The steps below are not applicable for deploying the **Basic Connector**. See [Deploying the Basic Connector](https://docs.uipath.com/process-mining/standalone/2021.10/user-guide/deploying-the-basic-connector#deploying-the-basic-connector) instead.
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## Uploading the Connector file

To deploy the connector, it must be uploaded in **UiPath Process Mining**. The release file of the connector can be uploaded to the **UiPath Process Mining** installation either by using the upload option or by dragging a release file onto the **Releases** tab.

Follow these steps to upload the `[connector].mvtag` file.

| Step | Action |
| --- | --- |
| 1 | Go to the **Superadmin Releases** tab. |
| 2 | Click on the menu icon in the top-left and select **Upload a release to this server…**. |
| 3 | Drag the `<connector>.mvtag` file, for example `SAP_Connector_for_Purchase-to-Pay_Discovery_Accelerator_v2021.10.0.mvtag`, onto the **Upload File** dialog or browse for it on your computer and click on **OK**. |

The **Connector** file is now uploaded and displayed in the **Local releases** list. See the illustration below for an example.

![docs image](https://dev-assets.cms.uipath.com/assets/images/process-mining/process-mining-docs-image-56093-6e2481b6-434de234.webp)

## Creating a Workspace

To open the connector in your development environment, you must create a new app and use the released connector as the base app.

Follow these steps.

| Step | Action |
| --- | --- |
| 1 | Go to the **Superadmin Workspaces** tab. |
| 2 | Click on the menu icon and select **New app…**. |
| 3 | Select the correct repository from the **Repository** drop-down list. |
| 4 | Select the released version of the connector, from the **Base app** drop down list. |
| 5 | Enter a name in the **Name** field, for example **SAP_Connector_for_P2P_DA**. |
| 6 | Click on **CREATE APP**.  A new workspace is created containing the **[connector].mpv** file. Double-click on the file to open it in your development environment. |

See the illustration below for an example.

![docs image](https://dev-assets.cms.uipath.com/assets/images/process-mining/process-mining-docs-image-54648-0f9c39e3-b16ee837.webp)