Storage & Integrations
Kazinex Workflows stores document files in a configurable cloud storage provider. You can choose from three supported backends: Supabase (default), SharePoint Online, or R2 Cloudflare. Each backend is fully supported — the choice depends on your organisation's existing infrastructure, compliance requirements, and file-access patterns.
Supported providers
| Provider | Best for | Key trait |
|---|---|---|
| Supabase | Teams starting fresh, no existing storage infrastructure | Native integration, zero setup, included with Kazinex plan |
| SharePoint Online | Organisations already on Microsoft 365, need file access in Teams/SharePoint | OAuth-connected, files appear in your SharePoint library |
| R2 Cloudflare | High-volume teams needing S3-compatible storage with no egress fees | S3-compatible API, cost-effective at scale |
Choosing a provider
Consider these factors:
- Existing infrastructure: If your organisation already uses Microsoft 365, SharePoint integration means team members can access documents directly in SharePoint or Teams without switching to Kazinex.
- Data residency: Supabase regions, SharePoint tenants, and R2 buckets can all be configured to data-residency requirements. Confirm your region settings before uploading production documents.
- File size: All providers support large files, but configurable size limits apply per provider. R2 generally supports the largest individual file sizes.
- Compliance: Some regulated industries require files to remain in a specific tenant or jurisdiction. SharePoint (in your own Microsoft tenant) is typically the strongest story for on-tenant data.
Provider configuration location
Storage settings are in Settings → Storage (Org Admin required).
The current active provider is shown at the top of the Storage settings page with a verification status badge:
| Badge | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ✅ Verified | Connection tested successfully |
| ⚠️ Unverified | Provider configured but not yet tested |
| ❌ Error | Configuration invalid or connection failed |
Switching providers
You can switch the active storage provider at any time. Important: switching providers does not migrate existing files. Documents uploaded before the switch remain in the original provider. After switching, new uploads go to the new provider.
To switch:
- Configure and verify the new provider first (it can be inactive).
- In Settings → Storage, click Set as Default on the new provider.
- Confirm the switch in the dialog.
New uploads will use the new provider. The system records which provider each document revision was stored in — files remain accessible from their original provider unless you migrate them manually.
File type restrictions
You can limit which file types members can upload organisation-wide. See File Restrictions for details.
In this section
| Guide | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Supabase Storage | Default setup, folder structure, file size limits |
| SharePoint Online Integration | OAuth connection, site and drive selection, folder tree |
| R2 Cloudflare Setup | Bucket configuration, access keys, S3-compatible setup |
| File Restrictions | File type whitelists, size limits, enforcement behaviour |
Related
- Settings Tab — full settings navigation
- Document Upload — how members upload files using the configured provider