> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.slant.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Household files

> Link cloud storage folders to households and manage documents directly from the client or prospect view.

Household files let you connect a cloud storage folder to any client or prospect, giving you quick access to their documents without switching to a separate app.

The **Files** section appears under the **Records** tab on every client and prospect. Once you [connect a file storage provider](/setting-up-slant/integrations/file-storage), you can link a folder from your cloud storage and browse, upload, and organize files directly in Slant.

## Link a folder to a household

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the household">
    Go to a client or prospect and click the **Records** tab in the right sidebar.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Expand the Files section" />

  <Step title="Select a folder">
    Click **Link \[provider] folder** (for example, **Link Google Drive folder**). A folder picker opens where you can browse your cloud storage and select the folder you want to link. The **Select** button is enabled only after you pick a folder.
  </Step>
</Steps>

The selected folder and its contents appear in the Files section. Slant displays the folder tree from your cloud storage, showing subfolders and files with icons based on file type.

<Note>
  Only users with [shared storage access](/setting-up-slant/integrations/file-storage#share-storage-access-with-teammates) can link folders. If someone else connected the storage provider and hasn't shared access with you, you'll see a message indicating who needs to link the folder.
</Note>

## Browse files and folders

Once a folder is linked, the Files section shows a tree view of its contents. Folders are listed first, followed by files.

* **Expand a folder** — click the folder name or the arrow to reveal its contents
* **Collapse a folder** — click the folder name or arrow again
* **Open a file** — click a file name to open it in your storage provider (Google Drive, OneDrive, etc.)
* **Open a folder in your provider** — hover over a folder and click the <Icon icon="external-link" /> icon to open it directly in your cloud storage

## Upload files

You can upload files to any folder in the linked storage.

* **Upload button** — hover over a folder to reveal the <Icon icon="file-plus" /> icon. Click it, then select one or more files from your computer.
* **Drag and drop** — drag files from your computer and drop them onto a folder. The folder highlights when it's ready to receive files.

Uploaded files appear in your cloud storage immediately and show up in the Slant file browser.

## Create and rename folders

### Create a folder

Hover over any folder to reveal the <Icon icon="folder-plus" /> icon. Click it to create a subfolder. Type a name for the new folder and press **Enter** to save, or **Escape** to cancel.

### Rename a folder

Hover over a folder to reveal the <Icon icon="pencil" /> icon. Click it to edit the folder name. Press **Enter** to save the new name, or **Escape** to cancel.

## Unlink a folder

Unlinking removes the connection between the household and the storage folder. Your files remain in cloud storage — nothing is deleted.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the Files section">
    On the household's **Records** tab, expand the **Files** section.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Unlink">
    Click the **⋯** (three-dot menu) next to the **Files** heading and select **Unlink folder**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

After unlinking, the Files section returns to its empty state and you can link a different folder.

## FAQ

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Can I link different folders to different households?">
    Yes. Each household has its own linked folder. You can organize your cloud storage with a folder per household and link each one individually.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What file types are supported?">
    Slant displays all files from your cloud storage. Documents, spreadsheets, PDFs, images, and other file types each show a corresponding icon. Clicking any file opens it in your storage provider.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I delete files from Slant?">
    No. Slant supports browsing, uploading, and organizing files, but deleting files must be done directly in your cloud storage provider.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What happens if the storage provider is disconnected?">
    If your team's [file storage integration](/setting-up-slant/integrations/file-storage) is disconnected, the Files section shows a prompt to reconnect. Previously linked folders are unlinked, but your files remain in cloud storage.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Next steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="File storage setup" icon="plug" href="/setting-up-slant/integrations/file-storage">
    Connect a cloud storage provider and manage access
  </Card>

  <Card title="Households overview" icon="users" href="/records/households/overview">
    Learn about households in Slant
  </Card>
</CardGroup>