# Adding external synonym directories in Talend Management Console

Available in...

* Cloud API Services Platform
* Cloud Big Data
* Cloud Big Data Platform
* Cloud Data Fabric
* Cloud Data Integration
* Cloud Data Management Platform
* Data Fabric
* Qlik Talend Cloud Enterprise Edition
* Qlik Talend Cloud Premium Edition

## Before you begin

You must have the Manage permission enabled for the workspace where the connection is stored.

## Procedure

1. Go to Management.
2. Select the environment from the Environment drop-down list at the top of the page.
3. Click Resources in the appropriate workspace.
   ### Example

   ![](https://help.qlik.com/talend/en-US/studio-user-guide/Resources/images/tmc-access_resources_list.png)
4. On the Resources page, click Add Resource and select Directory.
5. In the Add Resource wizard, select the workspace in which to create the connection.
6. Optional: Enter a description for the resource.
7. Enter the resource name.
8. Click Select Resource and select the file to upload.
   ### Example

   ![Add Resource wizard.](https://help.qlik.com/talend/en-US/studio-user-guide/Resources/images/tmc-upload_resource.png)
9. Click Save.
10. Open the task you want to use the resource in.
11. Click the Edit icon next to Configuration.
12. At the Resources step, select the synonym directory from the list.
    ### Example

    ![Edit task wizard.](https://help.qlik.com/talend/en-US/studio-user-guide/Resources/images/tmc-use_synonym.png)
13. Select the Runtime and Trigger, then click Go Live.