How to Build File Storage with UploadThing

Add file uploads to your application with UploadThing's simple API

Beginner

1-2 hours

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Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have the following ready.

UploadThing account

Next.js or React application

File upload requirements

What You Will Build

A file upload system with progress indicators, validation, and storage

Key Features

Easy integration

Progress indicators

File validation

TypeScript support

Secure storage

Step-by-Step Tutorial

Follow these steps to build your with .

Set up UploadThing

Create account and configure file routes

Install the package

Add UploadThing to your project

Create upload components

Build the upload UI with provided components

Handle uploads

Process uploaded files in your application

Display files

Show uploaded files to users

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Missing file validation

No size limits

Poor error handling

Next Steps

Once you have completed this tutorial, consider these enhancements.

Add image transformation

Implement file organisation

Create admin views

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