Why Developers Choose the Rediafile Cloud API
Building a custom file storage infrastructure is expensive and time-consuming. Servers, CDN, encryption, virus scanning, and bandwidth management drain engineering resources that could be spent on your core product.
The Rediafile API offloads all of that. You get a production-ready file layer with authentication, folder management, expiring links, and download tracking — accessible through clean REST endpoints that any developer can integrate in under 30 minutes.
- No infrastructure to manage — We handle storage, CDN delivery, and SSL.
- Token-based authentication — Secure
access_tokenflow with automatic expiration. - Folder-level permissions — Private, unlisted, or public folders with optional password protection.
- Remote URL ingestion — Import files directly from external URLs without downloading them locally.
- Business-ready limits — Check quotas programmatically via the
/account/packageendpoint.
Common Integration Use Cases
Mobile & Web Apps
Let users upload profile photos, documents, or media directly from your iOS, Android, or React app to cloud storage.
SaaS Platforms
Add file attachments to tickets, projects, or records. Organize uploads per customer with folder isolation.
Client Portals
Build secure file exchange portals where clients upload sensitive documents to password-protected folders.
Automation & ETL
Schedule remote URL imports and move files between folders automatically using the folder management endpoints.
Content Distribution
Generate unique download URLs with tracking stats. Share large files without email attachment limits.
Backup & Archiving
Use the API to push backups, logs, or exports to organized folder structures with metadata tagging.
Integrate in 3 Steps
Authenticate
Call /authorize with your API keys or username/password to receive an access_token and account_id.
Upload or Import
Use /file/upload for direct file transfers, or /file/url_upload_add to ingest files from remote URLs.
Manage & Share
Organize files into folders, generate download links, edit metadata, or move assets between directories via API.
Quick Python Example
import requests, base64
# 1. Authenticate
auth = requests.post("https://rediafile.com/cloud/api/v2/authorize", data={
"username": "your_username",
"password": "your_password"
}).json()
token = auth["data"]["access_token"]
account = auth["data"]["account_id"]
# 2. Upload a file
with open("report.pdf", "rb") as f:
upload = requests.post(
"https://rediafile.com/cloud/api/v2/file/upload",
data={"access_token": token, "account_id": account},
files={"upload_file": f}
).json()
print("File URL:", upload["data"][0]["url"])
Need the Complete Reference?
View every endpoint, parameter table, error code, and language-specific example in our full technical documentation.
Open Full API Reference See All Code ExamplesAPI Capabilities at a Glance
| Capability | Endpoint | Business Value |
|---|---|---|
| 🔐 Authentication | /authorize |
Secure token-based access with 1-hour session expiry |
| 📤 File Upload | /file/upload |
Direct multipart upload with folder targeting |
| 🔗 Remote Import | /file/url_upload_add |
Ingest files from external URLs without local bandwidth |
| 📥 Download Links | /file/download |
Generate time-limited, trackable download tokens |
| 📁 Folder Management | /folder/create, /folder/move |
Organize assets hierarchically with privacy controls |
| ✏️ Metadata Editing | /file/edit, /folder/edit |
Rename, reclassify, or relocate files programmatically |
| 📊 Quota Monitoring | /account/package |
Check storage limits, upload size, and plan restrictions |
Security & Compliance
Every API call requires HTTPS. Authentication supports both username/password and permanent API key pairs (64-character Key 1 & Key 2). Tokens expire after one hour of inactivity, reducing the risk of leaked credentials. Folder-level access can be restricted with MD5-hashed passwords for sensitive client data.
Rediafile API vs. Building In-House
| Requirement | Build In-House | Rediafile API |
|---|---|---|
| Storage infrastructure | Months of DevOps work | ✓ Ready in minutes |
| Global CDN delivery | Extra cost & config | ✓ Included |
| File size limits | Server-dependent | ✓ Up to 10 GB+ per file |
| Folder permissions | Custom auth layer needed | ✓ Built-in (public/unlisted/private) |
| Download tracking | Analytics pipeline required | ✓ Stats URL per file |
| Maintenance overhead | Ongoing DevOps cost | ✓ Managed by Rediafile |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Rediafile Cloud API?
The Rediafile Cloud API is a REST API that lets developers and businesses integrate secure file upload, storage, and sharing directly into their applications, SaaS platforms, or internal workflows.
How long does it take to integrate the Rediafile API?
Most developers complete their first integration in under 30 minutes using our REST endpoints, authentication tokens, and code examples in Python, PHP, JavaScript, and cURL.
Is the Rediafile API suitable for enterprise use?
Yes. The API supports account-level restrictions, folder permissions with password protection, rate limiting, and HTTPS-only communication, making it suitable for business and enterprise file management.
Can I upload files without storing them on my own server first?
Absolutely. Use the /file/url_upload_add endpoint to schedule direct imports from remote URLs, or have your client applications upload directly to Rediafile via the /file/upload endpoint.
What happens when my access token expires?
Tokens expire after 1 hour of inactivity. Your application should catch HTTP 401 responses and re-authenticate via /authorize to obtain a fresh token. For automation, API keys (Key 1 & Key 2) never change.
Do you support chunked or resumable uploads?
Chunked uploads are not yet supported in API v2. For very large files, we recommend using the remote URL import feature or checking your plan's max_upload_size via /account/package.
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