Guides

Guides are opinionated, end-to-end walkthroughs for common Files.com design and operating decisions. Use them when you need to choose between platform features, set up repeatable patterns, or explain "why we do it this way" to your team.

A guide makes a decision easier. It states the tradeoffs, names the winning pattern, and explains the consequences when you pick the wrong option.

Account Structure & Access covers how you model people and orgs. Read it when you design access, admin scope, and tenancy.

Tooling covers which surface area to use. Read it when you choose between UI, client apps, and automation tools.

Workflow Design covers repeatable file workflows. Read it when you design ingestion, routing, and governance.

Operations & Troubleshooting covers live-site operations and incidents. Read it when you need triage and recovery steps.