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Connecting 1Fichier

This guide walks you through connecting a 1Fichier storage destination to Pluton.

Prerequisites​

Before connecting 1Fichier, you need:

  1. A 1Fichier Premium account - Sign up here
  2. An API key from your 1Fichier account settings
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A Premium subscription is required to use the 1Fichier API. Free accounts do not have API access.

Getting Your Credentials​

Step 1: Get Your API Key​

  1. Log into your 1Fichier account
  2. Navigate to Console → Parameters (or go directly to https://1fichier.com/console/params.pl)
  3. Locate the API Key section
  4. Generate a new API key if one doesn't exist, or copy your existing key
  5. Important: Save the API key securely — you'll need it for the Pluton setup

Connecting to Pluton​

Pluton 1Fichier

Step 1: Add Storage​

  1. In Pluton, navigate to Storages
  2. Click Add Storage button
  3. Select 1Fichier from the provider list

Step 2: Configure Connection​

Fill in the required fields:

  • Storage Name: A friendly name (e.g., "1Fichier Backups")
  • API Key: Your 1Fichier API key from the account console

Step 3: Advanced Options (Optional)​

Additional settings available:

  • Shared Folder: If you want to access a shared folder, enter the shared folder identifier here
  • File Password: Password for downloading a password-protected shared file
  • Folder Password: Password for listing files in a password-protected shared folder
  • CDN: Enable to use CDN download links for faster file downloads

Step 4: Complete the Storage Setup​

  1. Click the Add Storage button which automatically verifies credentials and adds the storage.
  2. Your 1Fichier storage is now ready for backup plans

Common Issues​

API Key Invalid: Ensure you copied the full API key from the 1Fichier console. API keys may be regenerated if compromised.

Premium Required: The 1Fichier API is only available with a Premium subscription. Free accounts will receive authentication errors.

Duplicate Files: 1Fichier can have two files with the exact same name and path (unlike a typical file system). If you see duplicate file warnings in the logs, this is a known 1Fichier behavior.

Shared Folder Access: To access a shared folder, you must enter the shared folder identifier in the advanced options. For password-protected shared folders, also provide the folder password.

Best Practices​

  • Keep your API key secure and don't share it publicly
  • Use a Premium subscription for reliable API access
  • Be aware that 1Fichier does not support modification times — backups rely on file checksums for change detection
  • Monitor your 1Fichier storage usage through their web console
  • If using shared folders, ensure passwords are configured correctly for protected content