Api Key | 1fichier
Once you have the key, you can configure it in various third-party tools and scripts. The key is often set via a configuration file ( api_key: example_key ), as an environment variable ( RCLONE_FICHIER_API_KEY ), or directly in a script.
– The 1fichier API does not yet support scoped keys (read-only, etc.), so the key has full access. Be cautious.
Remote uploading allows you to tell 1fichier to grab a file from an external URL and save it directly to your storage. 1fichier api key
: You must have a paid Premium subscription to generate and use the API key.
Check out the official 1fichier API documentation for the complete list of endpoints (upload, download, delete, folder management, and more). Once you have the key, you can configure
Generate a direct download link for a file using its folder ID:
| Feature | 1fichier API | Google Drive API | Dropbox API | |---------|--------------|------------------|--------------| | | Moderate | Complex (OAuth required) | Moderate | | Key type | Static API key | OAuth 2.0 token | OAuth 2.0 token | | Free tier | 2.5 TB storage | 15 GB storage | 2 GB storage | | Speed | Very high | Good | Good | | File size limit | Unlimited (premium) | 5 TB | 50 GB (via API) | Be cautious
: Retrieving download links, copying files to a personal account, and editing file attributes.
The API key is a unique string of characters that identifies your account to 1fichier’s servers without requiring your password for every request. It serves as a secure "handshake" for automated tools and custom scripts. Important Note: To access and use an API key, you must have a Premium or Premium GOLD account
curl -X POST https://api.1fichier.com/v1/delete.cgi \ -d "apikey=YOUR_API_KEY&file_url=FILE_URL_TO_DELETE"
Send files directly to your storage via URL.



