Basic Game Setup
Set up Network Storage in your s&box game from scratch. Install the library, create a project, configure collections, and implement basic data operations.
1
Install Network Storage Library
2
Create a Project & Configure Credentials
3
Create Collections
4
Sync with Network Storage
5
Set Up s&box Auth (Optional but Recommended)
6
Basic Data Operations
Step 1 of 6
1
Install Network Storage Library
The Network Storage library handles API calls, authentication, response parsing, and error handling. It also includes a Setup panel and Sync Tool for managing your project without writing any configuration code.
## Open the Library Manager
In the s&box editor, go to **Editor > Library Manager** (or press the Library button in the toolbar).
## Find Network Storage
Search for **Network Storage** in the library search bar, or go directly to:
**[sbox.game/sboxcool/network-storage](https://sbox.game/sboxcool/network-storage)**
Source: [github.com/sbox-cool/sbox-network-storage](https://github.com/sbox-cool/sbox-network-storage)
## Install It
Click **Add to Project** to install the library into your current s&box project. This gives you:
- **`NetworkStorage`** -- the API client class (auto-configures, no setup code needed)
- **Setup** -- enter your credentials in a UI panel
- **Sync Tool** -- push and pull collections, endpoints, and game values
## Restart the Editor
After installing, **close and restart the s&box editor**. The library registers a new top-level **Network Storage** menu in the editor menu bar (next to **Help**). You will not see this menu until you restart.
Once restarted, you should see the **Network Storage** menu with two options:
- **Network Storage > Setup** -- configure your project credentials
- **Network Storage > Sync Tool** -- push/pull data to the server
This is the Setup panel where you will enter your API keys in the next step.
Tips & Troubleshooting
> **Tip:** The library updates automatically when new versions are published. You do not need to manually update it. If the **Network Storage** menu does not appear after restarting, try reopening the project.