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# Prerequisites

Before you begin, verify that you have the following:

* A BioInsight Platform Core (Platform Core) active domain
* A custom panel BED file for your target regions
* At least one workgroup configured in your Illumina account

For information on how to get a domain or start using Platform Core, refer to the [BioInsight Platform Core setup documentation](https://help.ica.illumina.com).

## Preparation: Connect BSSH to Platform Core

Before your first sequencing run, configure your BaseSpace Sequence Hub settings to send sequencing run data to Platform Core. This one-time setup enables you to use either Platform Core or BSSH to requeue analysis if needed, and to connect output files to Illumina Connected Insights for downstream interpretation and reporting.

To configure:

1. Log in to BaseSpace as the workgroup owner and select your workgroup.
2. Navigate to **Settings** (click the workgroup name in the header, then select **Settings**).
3. Set the **Platform Core Run Storage** toggle to **ON**.

{% hint style="info" %}
**NOTE.** This step is not required for NovaSeq X Series instruments, which send data to Platform Core automatically. If the Platform Core Run Storage toggle is not visible in your settings, contact Illumina Support at <techsupport@illumina.com> to request access.
{% endhint %}


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