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Retool Storage quickstart

Retool Storage is a Retool-hosted file store for cloud-hosted organizations. Using Retool Storage, you can upload and download files and use them in your apps and workflows.

If you use a Self-hosted Retool deployment, you can use your own storage provider and access your files through the Retool Storage interface.

Features​

With Retool Storage, you can:

  • Store up to 5GB of files for use in apps and workflows.
  • Easily upload user files with file input components.
  • Enable public access to files for use over the internet.
  • Upload, download, and manage files using either queries or the Retool Storage interface.

Identifying files​

Retool Files are uniquely identified by their URL. URLs let users download files (your Retool app users for private files, anyone on the internet for public files). URLs use the following format: {your-domain}/api/file/{file-uuid}.

Retool recommends using file URLs to refer to Retool Files from other data resources, like databases.

Using the file's URL, you can download, modify, and otherwise interact with the file.

Managing files and folders​

You can use the Retool Storage interface to manage your files and folders. To access the Retool Storage interface, sign in to your Retool organization, select the Resources tab, and click Retool Storage.

Retool Storage interface

Within this interface, you can:

  • Upload, download, rename, move, delete, and set public access on files.
  • Create, rename, and delete file folders.
  • Search for files and folders.