# Step 11. Check Network Shares

Check if the backup service has access to the network shares you specified.

![](https://1045802759-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FKVwxMpGGsUkYo2D86SKb%2Fuploads%2F7cjjdUdNZb8idLwOU1go%2F79-shares.png?alt=media\&token=dd47b75c-1bad-4500-9150-6116027d3779)

This step is optional.

Click **Next**.
