Documentation

Everything you need to know about collecting documents with FileChute.

Getting Started

Create your first file request and start collecting documents in under 60 seconds.

Understand the end-to-end flow from creating a request to receiving files from clients.

Save time by creating reusable checklist templates for common document requests.

Encryption, access controls, tenant isolation, infrastructure, incident response, and compliance.

Configure automatic follow-up reminders, set global defaults, and override per request.

Customise the share and reminder emails your clients receive with your branding.

Send real-time event notifications to external services with HMAC-signed payloads.

Require electronic signatures on uploaded documents via DocuSign.

Use your own branded domain for upload links instead of filechute.com.

Learn how to generate API keys, understand scopes, and authenticate requests.

Complete reference for all available REST API endpoints with examples.

Solutions for frequently encountered problems with uploads, notifications, and access.

Answers to common questions about Free and Pro plans, limits, and billing.

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