At Files.com, we are constantly evolving to provide you with tools that simplify your workflows, reduce reliance on custom scripts, and streamline your operations. In line with this mission, we are thrilled to introduce our latest automation type: Import Files.

This new automation type is designed to empower our customers to seamlessly retrieve files from external URLs or API endpoints and save them directly to their desired destination within Files.com. Whether you’re currently using custom scripts, third-party HTTP connectors, or even remote servers to import files, this feature offers a powerful, reliable, and easier alternative.

Why Choose Import Files Automation?

1. Replace Custom Scripts

Custom scripts are complex, require ongoing maintenance, and depend on specialized skills. Import Files automation eliminates this hassle, offering an intuitive, configurable process to streamline file imports. It reduces debugging time, ensures workflow consistency, enables easy trigger configuration, tracks and audits runs, and automatically retries on failures.

2. Eliminate the Need for Third-Party HTTP Connectors

If you are currently using third-party tools or HTTP connectors to connect with external URLs or APIs, replace them with Import Files automation for greater flexibility, stability, and ease of use. Import Files integrates this functionality directly into Files.com, removing additional costs, dependencies, and limitations while simplifying interactions with external endpoints.

3. Replace Remote Servers

If you are using remote servers to retrieve files from external API endpoints, it’s time to replace them. Using remote servers in this context requires continuous connections, monitoring, and maintenance. With Import Files, you can completely replace these mounts and import files directly from the source URL or API, providing a more efficient and hassle-free solution.

Use Cases

In business-to-business (B2B) scenarios, automating file imports from internal, external, or private URLs or endpoints eliminates the need for manual data retrieval. For instance, retrieving updated pricing or inventory data can be automated, making operations more efficient across industries. Here are some practical ways Import Files automation can enhance your workflows:

• Import updated pricing and inventory data from suppliers' static URLs.
• Retrieve shipment tracking updates from logistics partners.
• Fetch regulatory compliance reports or audit logs from secure portals.
• Schedule periodic imports of demand forecast data from third-party services.
• Download performance metrics from vendor dashboards for analysis.
• Replace manual processes for retrieving product catalog updates from wholesalers.
• Automate access to daily transaction summaries from financial partners.
• Import real-time route optimization data from transportation providers.
• Retrieve promotional campaign updates from marketing partners.

How It Works

Setting up Import Files automation is simple. Specify the external URLs or API endpoints you want to retrieve files from, and provide details like the file name. You can pass additional headers or a content body if your endpoint requires such as authorization or parameters. Files.com will handle the rest, saving the imported files to the destination path you define. Each automation allows you to specify one or more external URLs and multiple destination paths where the retrieved files can be saved.

Simplify Your File Imports Today

Get started with Import Files today and experience the ease of automating file imports directly within your Files.com site. For more details, visit our documentation or reach out to our support team for assistance.