Your Data. Your Storage. |
Connect your own NAS, server or cloud storage to PaperOffice AI. Full AI power – your binaries stay with you. No vendor lock-in. Free in every plan.
Storage Mounts – free in every plan
Every PaperOffice plan includes Storage Mounts. Connect your own storage at no extra cost. Additional mounts scalable anytime.
- SSH/SFTP connections
- Cloud storage (Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive)
- S3-compatible storage
- WebDAV connections
- Automatic indexing
- Cross-storage search
- Enterprise redundancy (Primary + Failover)
- Full AI features on external storage
Unlimited scalability
Need more mounts? Add them anytime – technically no limit. Your storage, your rules.
Any Storage.
One AI.
SSH/SFTP, S3, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, WebDAV and more – PaperOffice AI works with any storage. Your binaries never leave your storage.
Why Storage Mounts from PaperOffice?
BYOS Architecture
Bring Your Own Storage – use your existing storage. No migration, no vendor lock-in.
100% Data Sovereignty
Binaries stay on your storage. PaperOffice only works with metadata and index.
Enterprise Redundancy
Primary + failover storage with automatic sync. Zero downtime, full data integrity.
Cross-Storage Search
Search across all connected storage simultaneously – NAS, server and cloud in one search.
Full AI on External Storage
OCR, categorization, IDP Agents – all AI features also for your external storage.
Free in Every Plan
Storage Mounts are not a premium feature. They're included in every plan – at no extra cost.
6+ Protocols
SSH/SFTP, S3, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, WebDAV – all natively supported.
Integrated File Browser
Browse your remote directories directly in PaperOffice. Create folders, manage files.
You Decide What Happens to Your Data
Crawl / Index
We only index metadata and create a search index. Files stay 100% on your storage.
- Binaries stay local
- Full AI features
- No data migration
Import
Copy files to PaperOffice Cloud. Ideal for archiving and global access.
- Global access
- Cloud backup
- Offline availability
Use as Storage
Use your storage as destination for new documents. PaperOffice saves directly to your NAS.
- Data on own storage
- Automatic filing
- Full control
Full AI Power. Your Data Stays With You.
PaperOffice AI only works with metadata and index – binaries never leave your storage.
The perfect solution: Our sensitive documents stay on our QNAP NAS in the server room. PaperOffice AI still gives us full search and AI analysis. No cloud dependency, no compromises.
Primary + Failover for Maximum Security
Configure a primary and failover storage. In case of failure, PaperOffice switches automatically – no data loss.
Connect Any Storage
QNAP NAS
All QNAP models via SSH/SFTP. Perfect for on-premise without cloud dependency.
Asustor NAS
Full support for all Asustor NAS systems. Ideal as failover storage.
Synology NAS
Synology DiskStation and RackStation. DSM integration available.
Own Server
Any Linux/Windows server with SSH, SFTP or WebDAV. On-premise ready.
AWS S3 & S3-Compatible
S3 Buckets, MinIO, Wasabi, Backblaze B2, DigitalOcean Spaces.
Cloud Storage
Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, SharePoint, Azure Blob, Nextcloud.
PaperOffice vs. Cloud-Only DMS
Why BYOS architecture beats traditional cloud
Traditional Cloud DMS
Forced upload, vendor lock-in, data in third-party cloud
- Upload to vendor cloud required
- No own storage option
- Vendor lock-in on cancellation
- Limited storage options
- No on-premise support
- Data sovereignty restricted
PaperOffice AI Storage Mounts
Own storage, full AI, zero lock-in
- Own storage stays intact
- 6+ storage types supported
- No vendor lock-in – ever
- Unlimited mounts scalable
- On-premise + cloud + hybrid
- 100% data sovereignty
Storage Mounts for every industry and scenario
Enterprise IT
Use existing NAS infrastructure without migrating data to third-party clouds.
Law Firms & Legal
Client files on your own server – full AI analysis with maximum confidentiality.
Healthcare
Store patient records on-premise and still search them with AI power.
Finance & Insurance
Sensitive financial data on own storage with full audit capability.
Public Sector
Government data stays in your own infrastructure – full compliance.
SMB & Mid-Market
Connect your QNAP or Synology NAS – cost-effective and instantly operational.
Archiving
Long-term archiving on S3-compatible storage with full searchability.
Hybrid Cloud
Combine on-premise NAS with cloud storage. Primary + failover for maximum uptime.
Storage Mounts API – Full Control via Code
RESTful API for complete Storage Mount management. Create, test, browse and manage connections – all programmatically.
POST /api/v1/storage-mounts/add
// Request Body
{
"name": QNAP Office NAS,
"type": "ssh",
"host": "192.168.1.100",
"port": 22,
"username": "admin",
"remote_path": "/share/documents",
"mode": "crawl"
}
// Response: 201 Created
{
"success": true,
"mount_id": "mnt_qnap_01",
"status": "connected"
} - List, create, update, delete mounts
- Connection test before activation
- Browse remote directories
- Create folders remotely
- Retrieve activity logs
- Tier-based limit queries
Enterprise Security for Your Storage Connections
EU Data Centers
All metadata and indexes in German/EU data centers. Full GDPR compliance.
SSH Encryption
NAS connections encrypted via SSH/SFTP. Your data is always protected.
ISO 27001 Certified
PaperOffice is ISO 27001 certified. Highest standards for information security.
Data Sovereignty
Binaries never leave your storage. Only metadata is processed.
Frequently Asked Questions about Storage Mounts
What are Storage Mounts in PaperOffice?
Which storage types are supported?
Is Storage Mounts free?
Do my files leave my storage?
What is Enterprise Redundancy?
Can I connect my QNAP or Asustor NAS?
What are the three usage modes?
2. Import: Files are copied to PaperOffice Cloud.
3. Use as Storage: New documents are saved directly to your NAS.
Is there an API for Storage Mounts?
Customer Success Stories
Discover how businesses transformed their processes with PaperOffice AI.
Used by over 2,000 companies worldwide
"Enterprise document management for all our mining operations. World class."
"FDA-regulated pharmaceutical labels require seamless documentation. PaperOffice has reduced our approval process from days to hours."
"Technical documentation and order processing now run fully automatically."
"Digitization has revolutionized our administration. Citizen inquiries are now processed in minutes instead of days."
"Patient records, medical reports, and referrals are automatically captured and classified. Our practice team finally has time for their patients."
"8,000 employees and thousands of guest documents every day. PaperOffice has completely digitized our back-office processes."
"Loan applications and compliance documents are now processed in minutes instead of hours. The regulatory review is fully automated."
"Construction project documentation and compliance are now digital and traceable."
"Check-in forms, invoices, and guest communications are fully digital. Our concierge team now focuses on providing excellent service."
"Gas station billing, supplier documents, and compliance records from over 250 stations are automatically processed and archived."
"GMP-compliant documentation for pharmaceutical functional labels is now fully automated. Audit trails are seamless and instantly accessible."
"Blueprints, permits, and customer files for our wooden houses are now managed centrally. After six generations, we are finally paperless."
"Supplier contracts, certificates, and customs papers for hundreds of roasteries worldwide are automatically captured and assigned to the correct product."
"Temperature logs, CMR waybills, and food certificates are automatically scanned and assigned to the order. Misallocations are a thing of the past."
"Heavy transport permits, route plans, and project documentation are now instantly accessible digitally. No more searching through folders."
"Customs documents, warehouse receipts, and shipping orders for our Eastern European network are automatically classified. Four generations of logistics, finally digital."
"Printing specifications, customer approvals, and material certificates are now accessible centrally. The production error rate has dropped to near zero."
"Sustainability certificates, supplier contracts, and customer specifications are processed automatically. Swiss precision, now also digital."
"Building permits, subcontractor contracts, and acceptance protocols for our commercial properties are now fully documented digitally."
"Purchase agreements, exposés, and customer files from over 30 years of market leadership are now digitally searchable. Every agent finds everything in seconds."
"Ocean freight documents, customs declarations, and bills of lading are automatically captured. Baltic Sea logistics has never been so efficient."
"Thousands of custom packaging orders per week, including design approvals, print data, and delivery documents. PaperOffice keeps it all together."
"Pathology lab documentation and device certifications are now fully automated. Seamless traceability for every specimen."
"Loan documents, security papers, and customer correspondence are processed in minutes instead of hours. The regulatory review is seamless."
"Technical specifications, quality certificates, and recycling protocols for our steel production are central and instantly accessible."
"Pharma and cosmetic label specifications with regulatory requirements are automatically checked and approved. No more manual checklists."
"KYC documents, investment reports, and regulatory filings are classified in seconds. As an MAS-regulated robo-advisor, seamless compliance is essential."
"Safety data sheets, transport permits, and ADR documents for chemical logistics are automatically assigned. Zero tolerance for errors."
"Certificates of authenticity, supplier records, and customer warranties for our pearl collections are automatically archived and instantly accessible."
"SME loan applications, security documents, and regulatory reports are automatically classified. Our advisors have more time for customer consulting."
"Customer files from over 135 years of banking history are being successively digitized. 5,000 employees now have instant access to all documents."
"Microcredit applications and compliance documents for millions of customers are now processed in minutes instead of days. A game changer for financial inclusion."
"Hundreds of thousands of delivery notes and return slips per day are processed automatically. Vietnam's leading e-commerce logistics provider, now paperless."
"CNC manufacturing protocols, material certificates, and customer specifications for oil, gas, and aerospace projects are now fully documented digitally."
"Vision 2030 requires complete digitization. PaperOffice processes government documents for Saudi Arabia's digital backbone."
"Material certificates, hardening protocols, and customer specifications are automatically assigned to the correct order. Australia's only Q&T manufacturer, now paperless."
"Weld seam protocols, structural calculations, and project plans are managed digitally. Our workshop teams have access in real time."
"Aerospace certificates, CNC programs, and customer tolerances are automatically classified. AS9100 compliance has never been easier."
"Merchant contracts, KYC documents, and transaction receipts for hundreds of thousands of SMEs are processed in seconds. Mexico's payment revolution, paperless."
"Harvest documentation, export certificates, and quality protocols for our high-altitude Malbecs are automatically archived. 120 years of winemaking tradition, now digital."
"Millions of user verifications and regulatory documents are processed fully automatically. Scaling without paper."
"Merchant onboarding documents and compliance records for Africa's leading payment provider are processed in minutes instead of days."
"Organic certificates, supplier audits, and product labels for thousands of natural products are automatically checked and archived."
"Regulatory documents from 33 African countries, partner contracts, and audit trails are managed fully automatically. An enterprise DMS for a $3 billion fintech."
"Prescriptions and medication management now run fully automatically. More time for our patients."
"Centuries-old documents are now digitally searchable. A milestone for our historical archives."
"Our caregivers finally have more time for residents instead of paperwork."
"500,000+ records digitized. Our deputies now find all information instantly."
"Patient records management is now a breeze. Everything automatically captured and archived."
"Inheritance and estate documentation is now efficient and error-free."
"Digital property management for all our residential complexes. Tenants and owners are thrilled."
"With PaperOffice, we have accelerated our invoice processing by 99%. The AI automatically recognizes all relevant data and assigns it correctly."
"PaperOffice has become indispensable to our daily work. Orders, quotes, and invoices are now automated."
"The documentation of our care services is now digital and automated. More time for our patients."
"Technical drawings, bills of materials, and quality protocols are instantly searchable. A search that used to take 30 minutes now takes 30 seconds."
"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."
"Project documentation, SLAs, and customer communication for our IT consulting projects are automatically classified and archived."
Connect your storage.
Full AI power.
No marketing buzzwords. No forced uploads. No cloud dependency.
Connect your storage and see the results!