How to Connect Your Document Repository to Aline
Integrate your external drives with Aline to keep your document repository automatically synced and organized.
This guide walks you through connecting your cloud storage accounts like Google Drive, Box, Dropbox, SharePoint, or OneDrive — so your files always stay up to date.
Overview
Aline integrates directly with your company’s preferred document storage platforms.
Once connected, your documents will sync automatically every 24 hours — ensuring your team always has access to the most current versions without manual uploads.
Step 1: Access Drive Integrations
From your Aline dashboard, click Settings in the sidebar.
Select Integrations.
You’ll see a list of supported drive options:
Google Drive
Box
Dropbox
SharePoint
OneDrive
💡 Tip: You can connect multiple drives if your organization uses more than one storage provider.
Step 2: Connect and Authorize Your Drive
Click Connect next to your desired drive.
You’ll be redirected to your provider’s login or authorization screen.
Approve the connection request from Aline.co to complete the integration.
⚠️ Note: If your organization’s IT security restricts third-party integrations, you may need IT approval to enable the connection. Once authorized, your drive will appear as “Connected” in the Integrations dashboard.
Step 3: Select Folders to Sync
After connecting your drive:
Click Select Folders to Sync under the integration you just connected.
Browse your drive and choose the folders you want to import — for example:
Legal
Vendor Contracts
NDAs
Employment Agreements
Customer Contracts
You can adjust your selected folders anytime by returning to this screen.
Aline mirrors your folder structure — whatever hierarchy you use in your drive will appear the same way in Aline.
Step 4: Label Your Synced Folders
To make your synced documents easy to filter and review:
Add a label for each folder you sync.
Example: label “Vendor Contracts” for the corresponding folder.
These labels allow you to:
Sort and filter documents in Aline, and
Assign permissions automatically to groups (like HR, Legal, or Finance).
💡 Labeling ensures every synced file lands in the correct category and inherits the right team permissions.
Step 5: Automatic and Manual Sync Options
Once your integration is set up:
Automatic Sync: Runs every 24 hours, keeping your documents up to date.
Manual Sync: If you need an immediate update, click Sync Now to trigger a manual import.
⏱️ This ensures that any new or updated files in your drive appear in your Aline document repository almost instantly.
Connecting your drives to Aline helps you:
Centralize all documents in one place
Keep data automatically synced every 24 hours
Apply labels for filtering and access control
Maintain alignment between your Drive structure and Aline repository
Once connected, your document syncing is fully automated — no need for repeated setup or manual uploads.