# Connect shared storage to a runtime service


This page covers how to connect an existing shared storage to runtime services and how to disconnect services when needed.

## In Zerops GUI

### Connect a new shared storage

When creating a new shared storage service, you can directly select which runtime services it should be connected to. See [Create Shared Storage](/shared-storage/how-to/create) for details about the creation process.

### Connect an existing shared storage

For existing storage, go to the shared storage service detail page and select **Shared storage connections**. Toggle ON any runtime services you wish to connect to this storage.

## Disconnect a shared storage in Zerops GUI

To disconnect storage, access the shared storage service detail page, select **Shared storage connections**, and toggle OFF the desired runtime service.