# Creating file filters

File filters list a set of files and folders from your host in the Remote Systems view.

1. In the Remote Systems view, expand your connection and then expand Files.
2. Right-click Files, or your filter pool, and select New > Filter.
3. Browse, specify, or select from the Fold drop-down list the folder that contains the appropriate files and folders.
4. Enter a generic or specific file name in the File name filter field. The default is * (asterisk). You can, for example, enter s* to list all files that start with s.
5. (Optional) To select a specific file type, enter the type in the File types field, or click Select to select from all known file types.
6. Use the Show files only check box to select whether you want to list only files.
7. Click Next.
8. Enter a name for your filter and select the profile that you want to use. Use an individually created profile to keep your work private, or select the Team profile to share with others. Note: Filters are named so that the Remote System Explorer can save them for future use.
9. Click Next to see more text information about the filter or click Finish.

Your new file filter is displayed in the Remote Systems view under Files.

Related tasks
Changing filters
Configuring filter pools