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Use cloud storage

Use cloud storage to attach files from outside of ClickUp to your tasks.

What you'll need

  • Cloud Storage is available on the Unlimited Plan and above.
  • Everyone, including guests, can connect ClickUp to cloud storage.
  • You can only authorize one Google, Dropbox, OneDrive/SharePoint, or Box account per user, per Workspace.
  • Cloud storage is only available using the browser version of ClickUp.

Enable cloud storage

To enable cloud storage:
  1. Click on your Workspace avatar in the lower-left corner and choose Settings.
  2. In the Sidebar, click Cloud Storage.
  3. Enable the integration of your choice (Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive/SharePoint, or Box) by clicking the toggle.
  4. Authorize your cloud account by following the prompts.

Attach files from cloud storage

Once a cloud storage account has been enabled, you can attach files to tasks.
Task view 3.0 has introduced several new features and UI updates! Click the following tabs to see the instructions for each version.
  1. To attach a file from cloud storage:
    1. Open a task.
    2. Scroll down and click Add beside the Attachments section of the task modal.
    3. Select the cloud storage application of choice.
    4. Select the file you want to attach.
  2. To attach a file from cloud storage:
    1. Open a task.
    2. Scroll down and click the plus + icon in the Attachments section of the task modal.
    3. Select the cloud storage application of choice.
    4. Select the file you want to attach.
You can also add attachments using slash commands or cloud storage links in the comments or description of the task.
 

Create and attach a new Google Doc within ClickUp

In addition to attaching an existing file from your Google Drive, you can also create a new Google Doc without leaving ClickUp.
 
  1. To create a Google Doc within ClickUp:
    1. Open a task.
    2. Click the Add button beside the Attachments section of the task.
    3. Select New Google Doc.
    4. Click Create Doc. The doc will be linked in your task.
  2. To create a Google Doc within ClickUp:
    1. Open a task.
    2. Click the plus + icon in the Attachments section of the task modal.
    3. Select New Google Doc.
    4. Click Create Doc. The doc will be linked in your task. 

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