--- title: "Unified File Storage API Integrations Guide" img: https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/unified-article-images/unified_file_storage_api_integrations_guide-icon.png date: 2024-01-03T00:00:00.000Z tag: Product description: "Launch file storage integrations fast. Use one unified API to connect apps to Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive for secure file access." url: "https://unified.to/blog/unified_file_storage_api_integrations_guide" --- # Unified File Storage API Integrations Guide ------ _January 3, 2024_ ![Unified.to_file_storage_API.png](https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/unified-article-images/unified_file_storage_api_integrations_guide-0.png) _**Launch file storage integrations fast. Use one [unified API](/technology) to connect apps to Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive for secure file access.**_ Today we are introducing file storage integrations! Connect your app to various file storage systems using our unified [storage API](/storage) to access your customers' files and folders. Deploy multiple file storage integrations at once — in hours — instead of building them individually. (Learn more about [API technology](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/API)) Our unified storage API includes the following pre-built integrations: - [Google Drive](https://unified.to/integrations/googledrive) - [Dropbox](https://unified.to/integrations/dropbox) - [Box](https://unified.to/integrations/box) - [Microsoft OneDrive](https://unified.to/integrations/microsoftonedrive) - [Microsoft SharePoint](https://unified.to/integrations/microsoftsharepoint) - [Amazon S3](https://unified.to/integrations/awss3) You can list files, query folders, and download the file contents. To view the detailed feature support of each file storage integration, [create a free Unified.to account or log in](https://app.unified.to/login?utm_source=storage_release&utm_medium=storage_release_blog&utm_campaign=storage_release). ![introducing_the_unified_file_storage_api-1.gif](https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/unified-article-images/unified_file_storage_api_integrations_guide-1.gif) ## [File storage use cases](https://www.notion.so/unified-to/bf8154eb04f84537b972c6170fb94a79?v=e7df13bafc244e839a8b60b15ec0f96d&p=1f35a06ad9c44ce993cbc0354b791e60&pm=s#file-storage-use-cases) Direct access to your customers' preferred files storage systems can benefit your app's functionality and user experience in a variety of ways. (For more on file storage benefits, see our [file storage guide](https://unified.to/blog/introducing_the_unified_file_storage_api#file-storage-use-cases).) **HR document management** Easily store and retrieve employee records, resumes, and onboarding documents from diverse file storage sources, ensuring a centralized and efficient user workflow. **Candidate file handling** Simplify the organization and accessibility of candidate resumes, portfolio samples, and interview feedback stored across different platforms during the talent acquisition process. (See how [digital transformation](https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2021/01/25/the-impact-of-digital-transformation-on-business-diversity/) affects this process.) **Sales collateral management** Allow sales reps to quickly query multiple file sources, access and share proposal documents effortlessly within a single app. **Accounting record-keeping** Manage your customers' receipts and financial documents stored across platforms like Google Drive and Dropbox within your app for streamlined financial record-keeping. ## [What is a unified storage API?](https://www.notion.so/unified-to/bf8154eb04f84537b972c6170fb94a79?v=e7df13bafc244e839a8b60b15ec0f96d&p=1f35a06ad9c44ce993cbc0354b791e60&pm=s#what-is-a-unified-storage-api) A unified storage API is a singular interface that consolidates access to and management of files and folders across different storage software systems. Our unified storage API normalizes customer data from multiple file storage APIs, allowing developers to list and retrieve files and folders without having to build an individual integration for each file storage system. ## [Benefits of our unified storage API](https://www.notion.so/unified-to/bf8154eb04f84537b972c6170fb94a79?v=e7df13bafc244e839a8b60b15ec0f96d&p=1f35a06ad9c44ce993cbc0354b791e60&pm=s#benefits-of-our-unified-storage-api) **1. Faster time to market** Using our unified storage API eliminates the need to have to build file storage integrations individually. The unified approach saves months of engineering time and effort, allowing software teams to deploy multiple integrations simultaneously. (Explore [software development methodologies](https://www.ibm.com/cloud/learn/software-development-methodologies) to see how this can fit into your workflow.) **2. Secure by default** [Unified.to](http://unified.to/) prioritizes the security of your customers' sensitive third-party data. None of our APIs store or scrape your customers' data, so you can securely access files and folders from your customers' accounts. **3. Maintain integration health** Eliminate integration tech debt and simplify ongoing third-party API maintenance. [Unified.to](http://unified.to/) regularly tests integrations, monitors for updates and notifies you of the health of your connections. (Learn more about [API lifecycle management](https://docs.unified.to/) in our documentation.) ## [Pricing and availability](https://www.notion.so/unified-to/bf8154eb04f84537b972c6170fb94a79?v=e7df13bafc244e839a8b60b15ec0f96d&p=1f35a06ad9c44ce993cbc0354b791e60&pm=s#pricing-and-availability) Our unified storage API is available to all [Unified.to](http://unified.to/) Workspaces on every plan. Once you've created your [Unified.to](http://unified.to/) account, activate files storage integrations in seconds, preview your user authorization experience, run integration tests, and deploy to production in days. [Unified.to](http://unified.to/) has a flexible pricing model based on monthly API request usage. [Get started with a tester account](https://app.unified.to/login?utm_source=storage_release&utm_medium=storage_release_blog&utm_campaign=storage_release) and receive 2,500 complementary API requests. **Keep learning** - [Guide: how to use the unified file storage API](https://unified.to/blog/how_to_use_the_unified_file_storage_api) - [Docs: storage file object model](https://docs.unified.to/storage/file/model) - [Docs: listFiles API endpoint](https://docs.unified.to/storage/file/List_all_files) - [Docs: Retrieve File API endpoint](https://docs.unified.to/storage/file/Retrieve_a_file)