---
title: "Manage files with Amplify console"
section: "build-a-backend/storage"
platforms: ["android", "angular", "flutter", "javascript", "nextjs", "react", "react-native", "swift", "vue"]
gen: 2
last-updated: "2024-08-06T19:20:15.000Z"
url: "https://docs.amplify.aws/react/build-a-backend/storage/manage-with-amplify-console/"
---

The **File storage** page in the Amplify console provides a user-friendly interface for managing your application's backend file storage. It allows for efficient testing and management of your files.

If you have not yet created a **storage** resource, visit the [Storage setup guide](/[platform]/build-a-backend/storage/set-up-storage/).

## Access File storage

After you've deployed your storage resource, you can access the manager on Amplify Console.

1. Log in to the [Amplify console](https://console.aws.amazon.com/amplify/home) and choose your app.
2. Select the branch you would like to access.
3. Select **Storage** from the left navigation bar.

### To upload a file

1. On the **Storage** page, select the **Upload** button
2. Select the file you would like to upload and then select **Done**

Alternatively, you can **Drag and drop** a file onto the Storage page.

### To delete a file

1. On the **Storage** page, select the file you want to delete.
2. Select the **Actions** dropdown and then select **Delete**.

### To copy a file

1. On the **Storage** page, select the file you want to copy.
2. Select the **Actions** dropdown and then select **Copy to**.
3. Select or create the folder you want a copy of your file to be saved to.
4. Select **Copy** to copy your file to the selected folder.

### To move a file

1. On the **Storage** page, select the file you want to move.
3. Select the **Actions** dropdown and then select **Move to**.
4. Select or create the folder you want to move your file to.
5. Select **Move** to move your file to the selected folder.