SharePoint is the most common storage behind CloudFiles. This page is the single source of truth for SharePoint setup — every flow action, tutorial and API doc links here instead of re-explaining SharePoint concepts.
How SharePoint maps to CloudFiles
| SharePoint concept | CloudFiles term | Example ID |
|---|---|---|
| Tenant + site collection | Library | sharepoint_a8x2 |
| Site → Document library | Drive | b!xT9k… |
| Folder in a library | Resource (folder) | 01ABC… |
| File | Resource (file) | 01DEF… |
Connect the integration user
Connect an org-level SharePoint account used for automations (file backup, folder creation). Use a service account with access to all relevant sites — automations run as this user.
Register sites
After auth, register each site you want visible in CloudFiles. Unregistered sites won’t appear in the Content Library or in folder pickers — the cause of the classic “I cannot see my SharePoint sites” FAQ.
SharePoint REST API authorization
Advanced features (site creation from flows, metadata search) need elevated REST authorization granted by a SharePoint admin. Without it, basic file operations still work.