# Features - Doc Man - File & Folder Management - Widgets - Internal Record Widget

> Enable secure file sharing and collection directly from Salesforce Experience Cloud — collaborate with partners, customers, & external users

## CloudFiles Internal Record Widget

Manage files directly from Salesforce record pages — upload, organize, preview, share, and automate document workflows linked to each record

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## Features & configuration breakdown

### File Management Actions

File Management Actions

Let your internal teams work faster with file-level controls.

- File Upload: Upload any number of files to the connected folder (up to 100 per batch)
- Preview in Salesforce: Instantly preview supported formats like PDF, DOCX, PPT inside Salesforce
- File Sharing: Generate secure sharing links with password protection, expiry settings, and view tracking
- File Actions: Rename, move, or delete files via dropdown — with optional Flow-based automation

[Explore More](https://cloudfiles.io/salesforce/features/file-operations)

### Folder Management

Folder Management

Keep your records organized with folder-level structure.

- Create Folder: Add new folders directly from inside the record widget
- Folder Upload: Upload entire folders, including nested files — via button or drag & drop
- Folder Delete: Clean up outdated folders securely from the same interface
- Base Path Setup: Define a default folder structure per object — so users see only what they need

[Explore More](https://help.cloudfiles.io/salesforce/cloudfiles-uploader-widget)

### Automation & Custom Actions

Automation & Custom Actions

Turn your widget into a powerful automation tool.

- Add custom Flow buttons beside each file or folder (e.g., send file via email, trigger approval)
- Return uploaded file metadata as output for Flow-based routing or alerts
- Use bulk actions like ‘Move’ or ‘Bulk Delete’ with list selections
- Define Flow inputs using dynamic variables (e.g., record ID, user role, document status)

[Learn More](https://www.cloudfiles.io/salesforce/features/custom-actions)

## Stay compliant & secure.

CloudFiles is independently audited for SOC 2 Type II, certified to ISO 27001, and compliant with HIPAA and GDPR. Data residency is supported in the US, EU, UK, and AU. Your files stay in your own storage — CloudFiles never re-hosts them — and are not used to train our AI models.

Certifications: SOC 2 (Type II), HIPAA (Compliant), ISO 27001 (Certified), GDPR (Compliant)

[Security overview](/security)

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## Internal Record Widget Explained

**Q: What It Does**
- Links and displays files tied to a specific Salesforce record
- Enables file actions like upload, delete, share, move, rename, preview
- Supports folder creation, folder uploads, and file click behaviors
- Connects seamlessly to external drives: SharePoint, Google Drive, AWS S3
- Syncs metadata and documents without consuming Salesforce storage

**Q: How It Works**
When embedded in a record page:

- Admins configure it using a unique Configuration ID
- The widget loads the correct folder or file structure using base paths
- Users can interact with files based on enabled features
- File previews, downloads, sharing, and uploads happen in real time
- All updates reflect on the connected external storage

**Q: Popular use-cases**
- Manage opportunity-related contracts directly in the Opportunity record
- Upload case attachments inside the Case page for agent access
- Enable project documentation sharing from custom Salesforce objects
- Track document engagement for key customer or deal files

**Q: Benefits**
- Zero impact on Salesforce file storage
- Works across all standard & custom objects
- Fine-grained permissions and metadata enforcement
- Fully no-code setup with optional Flow actions
- Drag-and-drop file and folder upload support

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