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# ![IBM Cloud Object Storage](https://developer.salesforce.com/media/data-cloud-int/icons/IBMCloudObjectStorage.svg '{"class": "image-icon-lg", "title": "IBM Cloud Object Storage Connector"}') IBM Cloud Object Storage Connector (Beta)

Use the IBM Cloud Object Storage (COS) connector to ingest CSV files into Data 360. Previously, you could only bring in metadata using this connector. Now, map this file data as data lake objects (DLOs) to the standard data model to power AI agents with richer context and unlock analytics across your cloud storage data.

## Data Type(s)

- Structured

## Data Direction

The direction of available connection methods.

### Data In

Create a connection for ingesting data from external systems.

Supported connection method(s):

- Batch

## What’s New

**note:** This feature is a Beta Service. A customer may opt to try a Beta Service in its sole discretion. Any use of the Beta Service is subject to the applicable Beta Services Terms provided at [Agreements and Terms.](https://www.salesforce.com/company/legal/agreements/) If you have questions or feedback about this Beta Service, contact the Data 360 Connector team at [datacloud-connectors-beta@salesforce.com.](mailto:datacloud-connectors-beta@salesforce.com)

## Connector Setup

Instructions for adding and configuring your connector.

1. [Set Up an IBM Cloud Object Storage Connection](/docs/data/data-cloud-int/guide/c360-a-set-up-ibmcloudobjectstorage-connection.html)
2. [Create an IBM Cloud Object Storage Data Stream](/docs/data/data-cloud-int/guide/c360-a-create-ibmcloudobjectstorage-data-stream.html)