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Connectors monitor your folders, NAS shares and email inboxes around the clock. As soon as a new file arrives, the Workflow AI starts automatically – without manual intervention.
Connectors in action
See how PaperOffice Connectors works in practice — in this video.
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Any source. Instantly processed.
NAS folders, email inboxes, S3 buckets, WebDAV shares – Connectors monitor your data sources around the clock. New files are detected and immediately routed to Workflow AI.
Storage Mount → Connector → Workflow AI
Three components work seamlessly together: The Storage Mount defines the connection, the Connector monitors the source, and Workflow AI processes automatically.
Define Connection
Set host, credentials and protocol. SFTP, S3, WebDAV or IMAP.
Set up Storage Mounts →Monitor Source
Automatically check folders or inboxes for new files. Configurable polling interval.
Process Automatically
OCR, classification, data extraction, archiving – all fully automated.
Open Workflow Designer →Connect Any Data Source
Connectors support the most important protocols for file and email monitoring
NAS / SFTP / SSH
RecommendedQNAP, Synology, Asustor or any Linux server. Monitor folders and import files automatically.
S3-Compatible Storage
AWS S3, MinIO, Wasabi, Backblaze B2. Monitor bucket paths and capture new objects.
WebDAV / Nextcloud
Nextcloud, ownCloud, Synology WebDAV. Monitor cloud folders without cloud vendor lock-in.
Email / IMAP
PopularMonitor any IMAP inbox. Automatically extract and process attachments.
Cloud Providers
Coming SoonGoogle Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive – OAuth-based cloud connectors. Coming soon.
You Control the Processing Depth
Each connector can be configured with one of four AI tiers. More AI power = deeper analysis, better results.
Store Only
Files are imported and stored – without AI processing.
- Import & storage
- File preview
- Manual search
Basic
OCR text recognition and basic indexing for full-text search.
- OCR text recognition
- Full-text search
- Basic metadata
Premium
Complete AI analysis: classification, data extraction, automatic categorization.
- Everything in Basic
- AI classification
- Data extraction
- Auto-categorization
Ultra
Maximum processing depth: Deep analysis, IDP Agents, cross-referencing.
- Everything in Premium
- Deep analysis
- Document agents
- Cross-referencing
Why Connectors from PaperOffice?
Workflow AI Trigger
New files automatically trigger Workflow AI. OCR, classification, archiving – all without a single click.
4 AI Tiers
From 'Store only' to 'Ultra' – you decide how deeply AI analyzes each imported file.
Live Status Terminal
Real-time monitoring with terminal UI: status, files, errors, logs – follow everything live.
File Pattern Filter
Import only specific file types: *.pdf, *.doc*, *.jpg – fully configurable.
Post-Import Actions
Keep, move or delete source files after import. Full control over the file lifecycle.
Flexible Polling
Polling intervals from minutes to weeks. Credit usage transparently calculated in advance.
Smart Email Import
Unread emails only, auto-mark as read, attachment filter – IMAP connectors are highly configurable.
Storage Mount Integration
Each connector uses a Storage Mount as its source. Connected once, usable unlimited.
PaperOffice vs. Manual File Management
Why automated connectors beat manual monitoring
Traditional File Management
Manual checking, manual uploading, manual assignment
- Manually check folders for new files
- Upload files to DMS by hand
- Save email attachments one by one
- No automatic AI processing
- No real-time monitoring
- Error-prone and time-consuming
PaperOffice AI Connectors
Automatically monitor, import and AI-process
- 24/7 automatic folder monitoring
- Instant import on new file
- Email attachments auto-extracted
- 4 AI tiers: Up to Ultra Deep Analysis
- Live terminal with real-time status
- Reliable and zero manual effort
Connectors automate your most common document workflows
Invoice Processing
Monitor NAS folder or scan directory. New invoices are automatically OCR-scanned, classified and routed to accounting.
Email Archiving
Monitor IMAP inbox. Attachments are extracted, recognized and archived in compliance.
Contract Management
Monitor S3 bucket or network drive for new contracts. AI detects terms, deadlines and parties.
Scan Station
Monitor scanner output folder via SFTP. Scanned documents are instantly processed and assigned.
Multi-Location
Connect different NAS systems per location. Process all documents centrally and make them searchable.
Cloud Inbox
WebDAV share (Nextcloud, ownCloud) as intake channel. External partners upload docs – connector processes automatically.
Connectors API – Full Control via Code
RESTful API for connector management: Create, trigger, monitor and manage – all programmatically via the PaperOffice API.
- List, create, update, delete connectors
- Trigger manual crawl via API
- Retrieve live status of a connector
- IMAP connection test
- Rescan failed files
- Storage Mount integration
POST /api/v1/connectors/add
{
"name": "Invoice Monitor",
"source_type": "storage_mount",
"storage_mount_id": "mnt_abc123",
"watch_path": "/invoices/inbox",
"file_pattern": "*.pdf",
"ai_tier": "premium",
"polling_interval_seconds": 300,
"after_import": "move",
"move_to_path": "/invoices/archive"
}Enterprise Security for Your Connectors
EU Data Centers
Processed data in German/EU data centers. Full GDPR compliance.
Encrypted Connections
SSH/SFTP, TLS for IMAP, S3 encryption. Data is always transferred encrypted.
ISO 27001 (in certification)
PaperOffice is ISO 27001 (in certification). Highest standards for information security.
Audit-Proof
Every import is logged. Complete audit trail for compliance and traceability.
Frequently Asked Questions about Connectors
What are Connectors in PaperOffice?
Which source types are supported?
What's the difference between Storage Mounts and Connectors?
Can Connectors trigger Workflow AI?
What are the 4 AI processing tiers?
Basic: OCR + full-text search.
Premium: OCR + classification + data extraction (recommended).
Ultra: Deep analysis + IDP Agents + cross-referencing.
How does the email connector work?
What happens to source files after import?
Is there an API for Connectors?
Mining & Resources Kumul Minerals Holdings Limited
Enterprise document management for all our mining operations. World class.
Printing & Packaging The Challenge Printing Company Inc.
FDA-regulated pharmaceutical labels require seamless documentation. PaperOffice has reduced our approval process from days to hours.
Industry & Manufacturing K60-Gitterrostsysteme GmbH & Co. KG
Technical documentation and order processing now run fully automatically.
Public Administration Ayuntamiento de Carrión de los Condes
Digitization has revolutionized our administration. Citizen inquiries are now processed in minutes instead of days.
Health & Medicine Kardiologie Waldstrasse
Patient records, medical reports, and referrals are automatically captured and classified. Our practice team finally has time for their patients.
Hospitality & Entertainment Okada Manila
8,000 employees and thousands of guest documents every day. PaperOffice has completely digitized our back-office processes.
Regional Bank PT Bank BPD DIY
Loan applications and compliance documents are now processed in minutes instead of hours. The regulatory review is fully automated.
Construction & Real Estate IDC Construcción
Construction project documentation and compliance are now digital and traceable.
Hospitality & Tourism The Palms Beach Hotel & Spa
Check-in forms, invoices, and guest communications are fully digital. Our concierge team now focuses on providing excellent service.
Energy & Gas Stations Q1 Energie AG
Gas station billing, supplier documents, and compliance records from over 250 stations are automatically processed and archived.
Pharma & Labels Schreiner MediPharm GmbH & Co. KG
GMP-compliant documentation for pharmaceutical functional labels is now fully automated. Audit trails are seamless and instantly accessible.
Construction & Timber Baufritz GmbH & Co. KG
Blueprints, permits, and customer files for our wooden houses are now managed centrally. After six generations, we are finally paperless.
E-Commerce & Retail Roastmarket GmbH
Supplier contracts, certificates, and customs papers for hundreds of roasteries worldwide are automatically captured and assigned to the correct product.
Logistics & Transport Streck Transport GmbH
Temperature logs, CMR waybills, and food certificates are automatically scanned and assigned to the order. Misallocations are a thing of the past.
Logistics & Transport Nosta Group GmbH
Heavy transport permits, route plans, and project documentation are now instantly accessible digitally. No more searching through folders.
Logistics & Transport Lagermax Lagerhaus und Speditions AG
Customs documents, warehouse receipts, and shipping orders for our Eastern European network are automatically classified. Four generations of logistics, finally digital.
Printing & Packaging Marzek Etiketten+Packaging GmbH
Printing specifications, customer approvals, and material certificates are now accessible centrally. The production error rate has dropped to near zero.
Packaging & Labels Permapack AG
Sustainability certificates, supplier contracts, and customer specifications are processed automatically. Swiss precision, now also digital.
Construction & Real Estate Nordlin Ehitus OÜ
Building permits, subcontractor contracts, and acceptance protocols for our commercial properties are now fully documented digitally.
Real Estate & Management Uus Maa Kinnisvarabüroo OÜ
Purchase agreements, exposés, and customer files from over 30 years of market leadership are now digitally searchable. Every agent finds everything in seconds.
Logistics & Freight CF&S Estonia OÜ
Ocean freight documents, customs declarations, and bills of lading are automatically captured. Baltic Sea logistics has never been so efficient.
E-Commerce & Packaging Packhelp Sp. z o.o.
Thousands of custom packaging orders per week, including design approvals, print data, and delivery documents. PaperOffice keeps it all together.
Laboratory & Medical Technology Sakura Finetek Japan Co., Ltd.
Pathology lab documentation and device certifications are now fully automated. Seamless traceability for every specimen.
Regional Bank Johnan Shinkin Bank
Loan documents, security papers, and customer correspondence are processed in minutes instead of hours. The regulatory review is seamless.
Steel Construction & Industry Yamato Kogyo Co., Ltd.
Technical specifications, quality certificates, and recycling protocols for our steel production are central and instantly accessible.
Pharma & Labels IL Kwang Label Co., Ltd.
Pharma and cosmetic label specifications with regulatory requirements are automatically checked and approved. No more manual checklists.
Fintech & Wealth Management Endowus Pte. Ltd.
KYC documents, investment reports, and regulatory filings are classified in seconds. As an MAS-regulated robo-advisor, seamless compliance is essential.
Logistics & Transport Freight Links Express Holdings Ltd.
Safety data sheets, transport permits, and ADR documents for chemical logistics are automatically assigned. Zero tolerance for errors.
Luxury & Jewelry Selberan Sdn Bhd
Certificates of authenticity, supplier records, and customer warranties for our pearl collections are automatically archived and instantly accessible.
Commercial Bank Kiatnakin Phatra Bank PCL
SME loan applications, security documents, and regulatory reports are automatically classified. Our advisors have more time for customer consulting.
Private Bank Hatton National Bank PLC
Customer files from over 135 years of banking history are being successively digitized. 5,000 employees now have instant access to all documents.
Development Bank BRAC Bank PLC
Microcredit applications and compliance documents for millions of customers are now processed in minutes instead of days. A game changer for financial inclusion.
E-Commerce Logistics Scommerce JSC (Giao Hàng Nhanh)
Hundreds of thousands of delivery notes and return slips per day are processed automatically. Vietnam's leading e-commerce logistics provider, now paperless.
Precision Metal & Manufacturing Gulf Metal Industries LLC
CNC manufacturing protocols, material certificates, and customer specifications for oil, gas, and aerospace projects are now fully documented digitally.
GovTech & IT Elm Company
Vision 2030 requires complete digitization. PaperOffice processes government documents for Saudi Arabia's digital backbone.
Specialty Steel & Industry Bisalloy Steels Pty Ltd
Material certificates, hardening protocols, and customer specifications are automatically assigned to the correct order. Australia's only Q&T manufacturer, now paperless.
Steel Construction & Manufacturing Pacific Steel Fabrications Ltd.
Weld seam protocols, structural calculations, and project plans are managed digitally. Our workshop teams have access in real time.
Precision Parts & Manufacturing Maple Precision Metalworks Ltd.
Aerospace certificates, CNC programs, and customer tolerances are automatically classified. AS9100 compliance has never been easier.
Fintech & Payments Clip SA de CV
Merchant contracts, KYC documents, and transaction receipts for hundreds of thousands of SMEs are processed in seconds. Mexico's payment revolution, paperless.
Premium Winery Bodega Catena Zapata
Harvest documentation, export certificates, and quality protocols for our high-altitude Malbecs are automatically archived. 120 years of winemaking tradition, now digital.
Digital Banking Ualá
Millions of user verifications and regulatory documents are processed fully automatically. Scaling without paper.
Fintech & Payments Yoco Technologies (Pty) Ltd
Merchant onboarding documents and compliance records for Africa's leading payment provider are processed in minutes instead of days.
E-Commerce & Organic Faithful to Nature (Pty) Ltd
Organic certificates, supplier audits, and product labels for thousands of natural products are automatically checked and archived.
Fintech & Payments Flutterwave Inc.
Regulatory documents from 33 African countries, partner contracts, and audit trails are managed fully automatically. An enterprise DMS for a $3 billion fintech.
Pharma & Healthcare HealthInLoc Apotheke Lissabon
Prescriptions and medication management now run fully automatically. More time for our patients.
Religious Institution Patriarchat Lissabon
Centuries-old documents are now digitally searchable. A milestone for our historical archives.
Care & Health Seniorenresidenz am Park
Our caregivers finally have more time for residents instead of paperwork.
Government & Administration Baldwin County Sheriff's Office
500,000+ records digitized. Our deputies now find all information instantly.
Medicine & Healthcare Via Creative Leipzig
Patient records management is now a breeze. Everything automatically captured and archived.
Estate Services Naslednik Serbien
Inheritance and estate documentation is now efficient and error-free.
Real Estate & Management El Guijo Hausverwaltung Madrid
Digital property management for all our residential complexes. Tenants and owners are thrilled.
Industry & Packaging Ritter Verpackungen
With PaperOffice, we have accelerated our invoice processing by 99%. The AI automatically recognizes all relevant data and assigns it correctly.
Trades & Crafts Herrmann Handwerk
PaperOffice has become indispensable to our daily work. Orders, quotes, and invoices are now automated.
Care & Health Hartung Pflegedienst
The documentation of our care services is now digital and automated. More time for our patients.
Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing Doratec Maschinenbau
Technical drawings, bills of materials, and quality protocols are instantly searchable. A search that used to take 30 minutes now takes 30 seconds.
Tax Advisory & Legal Cebras Steuerberatung
Client receipts, tax assessments, and annual financial statements are automatically sorted and assigned to the correct client. Receipt chaos is a thing of the past.
IT & Consulting Butterfly IT Consulting
Project documentation, SLAs, and customer communication for our IT consulting projects are automatically classified and archived.
Measurable Customer Success
Kumul Minerals Holdings Limited
The Challenge Printing Company Inc.
K60-Gitterrostsysteme GmbH & Co. KG
Ayuntamiento de Carrión de los Condes"Enterprise document management for all our mining operations. World class."
Mining & Resources "FDA-regulated pharmaceutical labels require seamless documentation. PaperOffice has reduced our approval process from days to hours."
Printing & Packaging "Technical documentation and order processing now run fully automatically."
Industry & Manufacturing "Digitization has revolutionized our administration. Citizen inquiries are now processed in minutes instead of days."
Public Administration "Patient records, medical reports, and referrals are automatically captured and classified. Our practice team finally has time for their patients."
Health & Medicine "8,000 employees and thousands of guest documents every day. PaperOffice has completely digitized our back-office processes."
Hospitality & Entertainment "Loan applications and compliance documents are now processed in minutes instead of hours. The regulatory review is fully automated."
Regional Bank "Construction project documentation and compliance are now digital and traceable."
Construction & Real Estate "Check-in forms, invoices, and guest communications are fully digital. Our concierge team now focuses on providing excellent service."
Hospitality & Tourism "Gas station billing, supplier documents, and compliance records from over 250 stations are automatically processed and archived."
Energy & Gas Stations "GMP-compliant documentation for pharmaceutical functional labels is now fully automated. Audit trails are seamless and instantly accessible."
Pharma & Labels "Blueprints, permits, and customer files for our wooden houses are now managed centrally. After six generations, we are finally paperless."
Construction & Timber "Supplier contracts, certificates, and customs papers for hundreds of roasteries worldwide are automatically captured and assigned to the correct product."
E-Commerce & Retail "Temperature logs, CMR waybills, and food certificates are automatically scanned and assigned to the order. Misallocations are a thing of the past."
Logistics & Transport "Heavy transport permits, route plans, and project documentation are now instantly accessible digitally. No more searching through folders."
Logistics & Transport "Customs documents, warehouse receipts, and shipping orders for our Eastern European network are automatically classified. Four generations of logistics, finally digital."
Logistics & Transport "Printing specifications, customer approvals, and material certificates are now accessible centrally. The production error rate has dropped to near zero."
Printing & Packaging "Sustainability certificates, supplier contracts, and customer specifications are processed automatically. Swiss precision, now also digital."
Packaging & Labels "Building permits, subcontractor contracts, and acceptance protocols for our commercial properties are now fully documented digitally."
Construction & Real Estate "Purchase agreements, exposés, and customer files from over 30 years of market leadership are now digitally searchable. Every agent finds everything in seconds."
Real Estate & Management "Ocean freight documents, customs declarations, and bills of lading are automatically captured. Baltic Sea logistics has never been so efficient."
Logistics & Freight "Thousands of custom packaging orders per week, including design approvals, print data, and delivery documents. PaperOffice keeps it all together."
E-Commerce & Packaging "Pathology lab documentation and device certifications are now fully automated. Seamless traceability for every specimen."
Laboratory & Medical Technology "Loan documents, security papers, and customer correspondence are processed in minutes instead of hours. The regulatory review is seamless."
Regional Bank "Technical specifications, quality certificates, and recycling protocols for our steel production are central and instantly accessible."
Steel Construction & Industry "Pharma and cosmetic label specifications with regulatory requirements are automatically checked and approved. No more manual checklists."
Pharma & Labels "KYC documents, investment reports, and regulatory filings are classified in seconds. As an MAS-regulated robo-advisor, seamless compliance is essential."
Fintech & Wealth Management "Safety data sheets, transport permits, and ADR documents for chemical logistics are automatically assigned. Zero tolerance for errors."
Logistics & Transport "Certificates of authenticity, supplier records, and customer warranties for our pearl collections are automatically archived and instantly accessible."
Luxury & Jewelry "SME loan applications, security documents, and regulatory reports are automatically classified. Our advisors have more time for customer consulting."
Commercial Bank "Customer files from over 135 years of banking history are being successively digitized. 5,000 employees now have instant access to all documents."
Private Bank "Microcredit applications and compliance documents for millions of customers are now processed in minutes instead of days. A game changer for financial inclusion."
Development Bank "Hundreds of thousands of delivery notes and return slips per day are processed automatically. Vietnam's leading e-commerce logistics provider, now paperless."
E-Commerce Logistics "CNC manufacturing protocols, material certificates, and customer specifications for oil, gas, and aerospace projects are now fully documented digitally."
Precision Metal & Manufacturing "Vision 2030 requires complete digitization. PaperOffice processes government documents for Saudi Arabia's digital backbone."
GovTech & IT "Material certificates, hardening protocols, and customer specifications are automatically assigned to the correct order. Australia's only Q&T manufacturer, now paperless."
Specialty Steel & Industry "Weld seam protocols, structural calculations, and project plans are managed digitally. Our workshop teams have access in real time."
Steel Construction & Manufacturing "Aerospace certificates, CNC programs, and customer tolerances are automatically classified. AS9100 compliance has never been easier."
Precision Parts & Manufacturing "Merchant contracts, KYC documents, and transaction receipts for hundreds of thousands of SMEs are processed in seconds. Mexico's payment revolution, paperless."
Fintech & Payments "Harvest documentation, export certificates, and quality protocols for our high-altitude Malbecs are automatically archived. 120 years of winemaking tradition, now digital."
Premium Winery "Millions of user verifications and regulatory documents are processed fully automatically. Scaling without paper."
Digital Banking "Merchant onboarding documents and compliance records for Africa's leading payment provider are processed in minutes instead of days."
Fintech & Payments "Organic certificates, supplier audits, and product labels for thousands of natural products are automatically checked and archived."
E-Commerce & Organic "Regulatory documents from 33 African countries, partner contracts, and audit trails are managed fully automatically. An enterprise DMS for a $3 billion fintech."
Fintech & Payments "Prescriptions and medication management now run fully automatically. More time for our patients."
Pharma & Healthcare "Centuries-old documents are now digitally searchable. A milestone for our historical archives."
Religious Institution "Our caregivers finally have more time for residents instead of paperwork."
Care & Health "500,000+ records digitized. Our deputies now find all information instantly."
Government & Administration "Patient records management is now a breeze. Everything automatically captured and archived."
Medicine & Healthcare "Inheritance and estate documentation is now efficient and error-free."
Estate Services "Digital property management for all our residential complexes. Tenants and owners are thrilled."
Real Estate & Management "With PaperOffice, we have accelerated our invoice processing by 99%. The AI automatically recognizes all relevant data and assigns it correctly."
Industry & Packaging "PaperOffice has become indispensable to our daily work. Orders, quotes, and invoices are now automated."
Trades & Crafts "The documentation of our care services is now digital and automated. More time for our patients."
Care & Health "Technical drawings, bills of materials, and quality protocols are instantly searchable. A search that used to take 30 minutes now takes 30 seconds."
Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing "Client receipts, tax assessments, and annual financial statements are automatically sorted and assigned to the correct client. Receipt chaos is a thing of the past."
Tax Advisory & Legal "Project documentation, SLAs, and customer communication for our IT consulting projects are automatically classified and archived."
IT & Consulting Connect data sources.
Process automatically.
No manual uploads. No missed emails. No forgotten documents.
Connectors monitor your sources around the clock.
