# Setting Path

- [Name the Configuration](#step-1-name-the-configuration)
- [Define Configuration](#step-2-define-configuration)
- [Define Target](#step-3-define-target)
- [Deploy Configuration](#step-4-deploy-configuration)

For the users in the network, the paths which are configured and stored in the **Path** variable in the Environment Variables window (invoked by right-clicking the **My Computer** icon, choosing **Properties > Advanced** tab, and clicking the **Environment Variables** button). The search paths include local paths, network paths, or UNCs (Universal Naming Conventions). Using the Path Configuration, the path entries are added in the Environment Variables window for the users in the network.

## Step 1: Name the Configuration

Provide a name and description for the Path configuration.

## Step 2: Define Configuration

Specify the path to be added to the environment variables. Multiple paths can be specified separated by a semi-colon (**;**).

Click the following icon to select and assign a [dynamic variable](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/help/misc/dynamic_variables.html) to the Path variable:

![ ](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/help/images/dyn_var.jpg)

## Step 3: Define Target

Using the [Defining Targets](https://www.manageengine.com/desktop-management-msp/help/defining_targets.html#Defining-Configuration-Target-Computers) procedure, define the targets for deploying the Path Configuration.

## Step 4: Deploy Configuration

Click the **Deploy** button to deploy the defined Path Configuration to the targets defined. The configurations will take effect during the next user logon.

To save the configuration as draft, click **Save as Draft**.