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Getting Started

Welcome to your Drive! Our platform offers a simple and efficient way to store and manage your files securely. Here's how you can get started.

1. Enable Developer Tools#

Before you can create and manage apps in your dashboard, you need to enable Developer Tools.

  1. Go to Settings in your dashboard.
  2. Locate Developer Tools.
  3. Toggle it ON.

Once enabled, you will be able to create and view apps in your dashboard.

2. Create Your First App#

  1. Navigate to the Apps section in your dashboard.
  2. Click on Create App.
  3. Provide the necessary details like App Name and Type.

3. Add Drives to Your App#

Each app can have multiple drives, and each drive is billed separately. To add a drive:

  1. Select your app.
  2. Click on Add Drive.
  3. Choose your Storage Zone and Plan.

Note: Once a storage zone is selected, it cannot be changed. Choose carefully.

4. Understanding Pricing#

Pricing is based on storage (in GB) and includes a reasonable amount of bandwidth. Each drive you create will be billed according to its storage plan.

5. Upload Files#

Files are uploaded via signed URLs to ensure security and efficiency.

  1. Generate a signed URL for your file.
  2. Upload your file using the signed URL.

This approach keeps your data secure and ensures smooth upload performance.

6. Summary#

  • Enable Developer Tools to access apps.
  • Create apps in your dashboard.
  • Add one or more drives to each app.
  • Select storage zone and plan for each drive.
  • Upload files securely via signed URLs.
  • Pricing is per drive, based on storage GB with adequate bandwidth.

You’re all set to start using your Drive!