# Adding external storage using adapter for ethernet **URL:** \ **Category:** Streaming Devices / Hardware\ **Created:** [October 19, 2021, 8:56pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/adding-external-storage-using-adapter-for-ethernet/38447 "2021-10-19T20:56:42Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 19
**Author:** ![zorlac](https://troypointinsider.com/user_avatar/troypointinsider.com/zorlac/32/17014_2.png) [@zorlac](https://troypointinsider.com/u/zorlac)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2021, 8:03pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/adding-external-storage-using-adapter-for-ethernet/38447/19 "2021-10-20T20:03:17Z")
Hey Gran… I gave you the directions to format on FIRESTICK on my prevoius posts… I thought u tried it & it didnt work… Formatting on firestick is if you want to Extend your INTERNAL storage (downloading apps) Also heres more info Jay put up > [@USB Formatting for Firesticks: Important Differences](https://troypointinsider.com/t/usb-formatting-for-firesticks-important-differences/38566): > > I want to explain the different options you have when using a USB flash drive on a Firestick. Troy has made some EXCELLENT guides on this topic, but some people still seem confused. I have added some additional tips below. But first, please consider whether you actually need to use a USB flash drive or not. I made a post on that topic [here](https://troypointinsider.com/t/expanding-internal-storage/38214). Firstly, there are two reasons why you would want to format a USB drive on your firestick. Expanding the internal storage capacity. External storage (you … --- _[View the full topic](https://troypointinsider.com/t/adding-external-storage-using-adapter-for-ethernet/38447)._