# Your first useful result

Start with a clearly labelled practice task. First ask for a read. Then use a small text file you already have permission to upload, such as a file containing only “Forge connection check”. Do not ask the agent to manufacture a local file from chat.

```
In my Forge workspace, create a task called “Practice — safe connection check”. Add one step: “Confirm Forge connection”. Attach the small text file I selected through Forge’s supported file route. Do not create a public share link or change any other file access. Then read the task back and tell me the exact task, attachment and access you found.
```

Check the title, step and attachment in the expected workspace. If you selected another supported surface, open it there and ask for a readback before treating cross-surface access as confirmed. If it is wrong, stop and check the product connector settings and Forge sign-in. Once confirmed, ask the agent to identify the exact practice task and attachment, then remove that task and file only if the file was created solely for this check. Read-only users should only run the harmless read and ask an administrator to confirm writing.

## Related help

- [Connect your agent](/help/connect-mcp)
- [Fixing connection problems](/help/connection-troubleshooting)