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# Build a Repository

A repository is the central configuration unit that binds your connected resources into a single operational endpoint.

In this stage, you define how Flashgate exposes access to storage and AI services through repository-level credentials and policies.

## What this section covers

* [**Create a Repository**](/guides/setup-the-cloud-and-ai-gateway/start-with-cloud-storage-1/create-a-repository.md): create the repository, define base metadata, and generate API credentials.
* [**Configure a Repository**](/guides/setup-the-cloud-and-ai-gateway/start-with-cloud-storage-1/program-with-flashgate.md): attach previously created resources and fine-tune repository behavior.

## Expected outcome

After this step, you should have at least one repository that is fully configured and ready to be tested with real requests.


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