# Store Type

The Store Type identifies the store type. This property is required for all store types.

The type can be:

- file — for file-based stores.
- mstore — for mstores.
- dbstore — for database stores.

## Classic Configuration

The store type is set using the type parameter in the stores.conf file. For example:

    type=file

## Administration Tool

Stores cannot be created or modified using the administration tool.

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