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# Elements Create Media Root Action

With the help of Elements Create Media Root Action it is possible to create a new media root. It is mandatory to provide the Elements server URL as well as the particular user based API token. Beside the desired „Media root name“ and the corresponding „Media root path“ for the new media root it is necessary to provide the „Volume name“ of the to be stored volume as well. The (display) name can be compared in the Status menu of Elements. The node result will be the media root name.

#### Example:

Media root name: media\
Media root path: .projects/company\
Volume name: snfs