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# Connect an external cloud document

# Connect an external cloud document {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated August 18, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Link an existing document from a supported external cloud storage provider into the
Documents panel.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_audit_ws.auditor, sn_audit_ws.supervisor

The integration hub spoke for your external cloud storage provider must be installed
and configured. For more information, see [Connect an external cloud document](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/iyAmMnS7Y6Znl8JF3OabKA "Use the Connect external cloud action in the Documents panel to link an existing document from a supported external cloud storage provider without downloading and re-uploading the file.").

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllAuditAudit Workspace, and open the record you want to link the document to.
2. Select the Documents panel.
3. Select Add, then select Connect external cloud.
4. Select the cloud operation you need: Attach from cloud to link a cloud document into the Documents panel, or Upload to cloud to push the current ServiceNow version of the document to cloud storage.
5. Select the folder and the document from the external cloud storage provider.
6. Select Link.  
   The document appears in the Documents panel for the record.

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