Are all files uploaded through SharePoint saved in Document libraries (Drives)?

Question

I have a requirement to archive all SharePoint files for my organisation.

Is it safe to assume all files uploaded through SharePoint are saved in document libraries and I can access the respective drives through:

• /sites/{siteId}/drives

I assume anything uploaded through a List/Site is persisted on a Document library (drive)?

Is there anywhere else files can be persisted apart from Document libraries for a Site?

Answer 1

Dear @Adz ,

Thank you for your post in our forum.

1.You are right, all files uploaded through SharePoint are saved in document libraries.
According to the tests, you could use /sites/{site-id}/drives to get the drive ID, and then use /sites/{site-id}/drives/{drive-id}/root/children to access the files in the library.

2.According to the research, there isn’t anywhere else to shore files except libraries.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please do feel free to contact me.

Yours sincerely,
Renjie Sun

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