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# Add an Input Port

To add an input port to your NiFi dataflow, follow these steps.

To add an input port

1. Add an input port by dragging the Input Port icon from the components toolbar to the canvas.

   The Add Port dialog box opens.

2. In the Input Port Name box, type a name for the input port and click ADD.

   The input port is added to the canvas.

3. Right-click the port and click Configure.

   The Configure Port dialog box opens.

4. Make a note of the ID value for the input port. You will need to specify this value when you configure your IDOL Connectors to send data to NiFi.

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