---
title: "File Input Connector"
slug: "file-input-connector"
updated: 2024-11-26T16:54:17Z
published: 2024-11-26T16:54:17Z
canonical: "help.tritondigital.com/file-input-connector"
---

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# File Input Connector

| **Param name** | **Mandatory** | **Description** | **Possible Value** |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FilePath | Yes | Path to the file to be listened to. | Any valid relative or full path. |
| DeadAirTimeout | No | If specified, defines a timeout period between the reception of data after which the input connector is reset. | 1 - 2,147,483,647 |
| IgnoreTheSameContent | Yes | When set, it ignores the same file even if it's copied over the old file. | True or false. |

**Example XML:**

```xml
<FileInputConnector>
   <FilePath>test.txt</FilePath>
   <DeadAirTimeout>600</DeadAirTimeout>
   <Relays>
     <LogFileRelay>
       <FilesToKeep>10</FilesToKeep>
     </LogFileRelay>
     <TcpServerRelay>
       <Port>12834</Port>
     </TcpServerRelay>
   </Relays>
   <IgnoreSameContent>false</IgnoreSameContent>
</FileInputConnector>
```