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title: "File Storage System Overview & Navigation"
url: "https://help.ontraccr.com/en/article/file-storage-system-overview-navigation"
language: "en"
last_updated: "2025-07-25T17:43:10.730Z"
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# File Storage System Overview & Navigation

## **📁 File Storage System Overview & Navigation**  
 

Ontraccr's file storage system gives you a central place to upload, organize, and access files — whether they’re tied to projects, forms, or general documentation.

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## **📍 How to Access the File System**

To open the file system:

1.  Go to the **Documents** section in the left-hand sidebar
2.  Click on **Files**
3.  This brings you to the full file storage interface

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## **🗂 Default Folder Structure**

Ontraccr automatically sets up a few folders for you to get started.

### **📎 Attachments Folder**

-   This folder stores all file attachments submitted through forms
-   Works automatically — no setup needed
-   You’ll see columns for:
    -   File name
    -   File type (PDF, image, etc.)
    -   Last updated
    -   File size
    -   Permissions

### **🏢 Main Folder (by Division)**

-   A folder tied to your current **division** is automatically created
-   If you have multiple divisions, each one gets its own folder
-   Inside each main folder, you'll find:
    -   An **Attachments** folder (same as above)
    -   A **Projects** folder (we’ll cover that next)

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## **📂 Navigating Between Folders**

-   Click on a folder to open it and view its contents
-   You can create new folders or upload files into any location
-   Project folders are also visible from the **Projects page → Files tab**
    -   Both paths lead to the exact same place — just filtered differently

💡 Tip: Whether you’re working from the Files section or inside a project, you’re always interacting with the same files.

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## **🧾 Summary**

-   Access all files via **Documents → Files**
-   Default folders are auto-created for Attachments and Divisions
-   Each division has its own main folder, plus subfolders for projects and more
-   Folder contents are consistent whether viewed from the Files section or inside a project