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# Add Gateway

Gateway is optional and is used only certain use cases where businesses want to expose data sources through a gateway.

Gateway requires an Environment created first and if not already done so please visit '[Create an Environment](https://docs.cloudfabrix.io/cfxoia/data-ingestion/how-to-create-an-environment)'.

### How to Add a Gateway:

**Step 1**: Select 'Gateways' tab from left side menu. It displays empty screen if no gateway created or existing gateways.

**Step 2**: Click on '+' on top right corner menu, to add new  gateway.

**Step 3**: The following details needs to be filled-in 

a). Select Environment - Select from the environment to which gateway is attached from the list displayed.

b) Gateway IP: Enter gateway IP address.

**Step 4**: Click 'Save' to add gateway to the environment.