How to Build File Storage with UploadThing

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

Beginner
1-2 hours

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 .

1

Set up UploadThing

Create account and configure file routes

2

Install the package

Add UploadThing to your project

3

Create upload components

Build the upload UI with provided components

4

Handle uploads

Process uploaded files in your application

5

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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