--- title: Files.com slug: files-com description: How to integrate Files.com with Make.com image: https://make-cxp-documentation.ams3.digitaloceanspaces.com/apps-center-icons/PREVIEW_files-com.png createdAt: 2025-02-03T13:28:47.489Z --- | :inlineImage[]{src="https://make-cxp-documentation.ams3.digitaloceanspaces.com/apps-center-icons/files-com.png" alt="Files.com logo" caption size="50" width="512" height="512"} | Files.com is a cloud-based file transfer and automation platform for secure file sharing and management. Integrating Files.com with Make.com enables automated file uploads, downloads, and sharing workflows, streamlining document management and secure data transfers across business systems. | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :::hint{type="warning"} This is AI-generated content based on official Files.com documentation. The content may contain mistakes. Please verify important information. If you have questions on vendor documentation, contact [Files.com](https://www.files.com/) directly. ::: # Requirements To use the Files.com app in Make, you must have an active Filescom account and an API Key, [create your account on Files.com](https://www.files.com/). For subscription, refer to the [Files.com pricing page](https://www.files.com/). # Connect Files.com and Make To get started, you must first create a connection between Files.com and Make, allowing the two services to communicate. ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem **Obtain your API Key in your Files.com account** ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem **Create the connection in Make.** ::: :::: ## Obtain your API Key in your Files.com account Before you create the connection in Make, you should first obtain your **API Key** in your Files.com account. To obtain your **API Key **: ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Navigate to** Settings**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click** API Keys**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click the** Generate API Key** button if an** API key** does not already exist. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Copy the** API key** displayed on screen. ::: :::: You will use this value while creating a connection in Make. Because the UI might have changed, the steps you see on your screen might be different, [check the vendor documentation for updates.](https://www.files.com/docs/sdk-and-apis/api-keys) ## Create the connection in Make :::::WorkflowBlock ::::WorkflowBlockItem [[Log in in your Make](https://www.make.com/en/register) account](https://www.make.com/en/register), add the Files.com module to your scenario, and click **Create a connection. ** :::hint{type="info"} If you add a module with an instant tag, click **Create a webhook**, then **Create a connection.** ::: :::: :::WorkflowBlockItem *Optional: *In the **Connection name** field, enter a name for the connection. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Enter the **authentication credentials** you copied from your Files.com account or follow the on-screen instructions to create the connection. ::: ::::: For detailed information on connecting an application, see **[Connect an application](docId\:SO88FM6pkT0G-adKDDfzZ)** page. # Files.com modules After connecting to the Files.com app, you can choose from a list of available modules to build your scenarios. :::ExpandableHeading ### Create a Group Creates a new group within your selected workspace or organization. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Create a Permission Creates a new user permission within the system. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Create a User Creates a new user account in the specified system. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Delete a Group Deletes a specific group from your account using its unique ID. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Delete a Permission Deletes a specific permission from your account using its unique ID. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Delete a User Permanently removes a specific user from the system using their unique ID. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Get a Group Retrieves detailed information about a specific group using its unique ID. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Get a User Retrieves detailed information about a specific user using their unique ID. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Make an API Call Executes a custom API request using your authorized account. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Search Groups Searches for a specific group by criteria or retrieves a list of all available groups. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Search Permissions Searches for specific permissions or retrieves a complete list of all available permissions. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Search Users Searches for users based on specified criteria or retrieves a complete list of all users. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Update a Group Updates the details of a specific group identified by its unique ID. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Update a User Updates the details of a specific user identified by their unique ID. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Upload a File Uploads a file from your device to the selected destination. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Watch File Uploads Triggers when a new file is added to a designated folder in your storage. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Watch Groups Triggers when a new group is added to your account. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Watch Users Triggers when a new user account is added to your system. ::: # Templates You can look for more templates in [Make's template gallery](https://www.make.com/en/templates), where you'll find thousands of pre-created scenarios. # Files.com resources You can have access to more resources related to this app on the following links - [Files.com website](https://www.files.com/) - [Files.com API documentation](https://developers.files.com/) - [Files.com page on make](https://www.make.com/en/integrations/files-com) *** :::CtaButton{label="Get started for free" externalHref="https://www.make.com/en/register" openInNewTab="true"} :::