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title: "Connecting File-based Storage Apps"
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# Connecting File-based Storage Apps

There are a number of file-based storage apps available such as:

- Google Drive
- Google Cloud Storage
- Azure Blob Storage
- Amazon S3 Storage
- Microsoft OneDrive
- Box
- Dropbox

These apps make it possible to read data from and write data to those services.

To activate a storage app:

1. Select **All apps** from the left-hand navigation menu.

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1. Select an app, such as Google Cloud Storage.
2. Click **Add** in the right panel.

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1. In the **Configure app** screen, enter details to enable the storage app to connect to your storage account.

For all file storage apps - except Amazon S3 - you are presented with the relevant permissions that Dexi needs for the connection to the service to function.

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1. Enter relevant details in the sign-in screen and select **Next** to enter your password.
2. In the **Stay signed in?** section you can select **Yes** or **No**. Your response does not affect the app.
3. You might be asked to grant permission for the app to have access to the service. If so, select **Yes**.
4. Once permissions are granted you are redirected to the **Configure app** screen. You can see that your account has been added.
5. Enter additional details. Necessary details might change based on the storage app you are adding.

### Additional storage app information

**Google Drive** You will need to enter "Default path" on your drive where you would like the results to be placed. Dexi automatically creates a folder if a designated one does not already exist. Ensure a forward slash **/** precedes the name of the folder. If you don't need sub-folders, just enter **/**.

**Google Cloud Storage** You will need to provide **Bucket name** on your Google cloud storage account.

**Azure Blob Storage** Please see [Connecting the Azure Blob Storage App](/v1/docs/connecting-the-azure-blob-storage-app) for details on how to configure the Azure Blob Storage app.

**Amazon S3**

1. In Amazon S3, ensure you have configured the required permissions to perform read/write operations.
2. Enter the Amazon S3 access key and access secret. Best practice is to create a new access key and access secret for Dexi to better control access to your S3 account.
3. Enter is the **Bucket name**.
4. Choose the **Amazon Region** where your bucket can be found.
5. Enter is **Default path**. The base path to the Amazon S3 folder where you would like the results to be placed. If you don't need sub-folders, just enter **/**.

**Microsoft OneDrive** No additional information required.

## Test Configuration

Once the app configuration details have been completed, confirm the information is correct by selecting **Test Configuration**. If the test performs correctly, select **Create**.

If the test configuration fails, recheck entered values. If the values are correct, it could be a permission level issue set in the service. Contact the Dexi team to resolve the configuration issue.

### Usage

The app is now available for use in [Pipes](/v1/docs/pipes) or via [Triggers](/v1/docs/what-are-triggers).