Add a PlaidCloud Managed Bucket Account

A PlaidCloud Managed Bucket is the fastest way to add file storage to Document. PlaidCloud creates and runs the storage for you — there’s nothing to set up beforehand and no credentials to manage. You just give it a name.

Use a PlaidCloud Managed Bucket when you want a new, self-contained place to keep Document files. To connect storage you already own and manage yourself, pick one of the other providers on the Adding New Document Accounts page instead.

Setup

1. Sign into PlaidCloud
2. Select the workspace where the new Document account will reside
3. Go to Document > Manage Accounts
4. Select the + New Account button
5. Select PlaidCloud Managed Bucket as the Service Type
6. Fill in a name and an optional description
7. Enter a Bucket Name. Names must be 3–63 characters, use only lowercase letters, digits, dots, or hyphens, and start and end with a letter or digit. The name must be globally unique — if it’s already in use, you’ll be asked to choose another
8. Select an appropriate Security Model for your use case. Leave it Private if unsure
9. Select the Save button

PlaidCloud sets up the storage and makes you its owner. The account is ready to browse and upload to immediately — there’s nothing else to configure.

Note

PlaidCloud Managed Buckets are available on the Business and Enterprise plans. If your plan doesn’t include them, or you’ve reached your plan’s limit, the form will tell you when you try to create one.

After Creation

• The bucket name is fixed once created — it can’t be changed on an existing account.
• Deleting the account leaves the stored files in place, so a deletion never destroys your data. Contact support if you need the storage itself removed.
• A PlaidCloud Managed Bucket behaves like any other Document account for access control, ownership, and browsing.