> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://withforerunner.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Overview

> Upload, retrieve, and manage documents

The Files API enables you to programmatically manage documents in Forerunner,
including elevation certificates, permits, maps, and other files. Files can be
associated with properties using addresses, parcel IDs, or coordinates.

## Supported File Types

Forerunner accepts various file types for different purposes, and which types are available to your specific account depends on how the account is set up. Please contact your CS rep for more information.

<Info>
  To receive notifications when file processing completes, configure a
  [webhook](/developers/webhooks) for the relevant event.
</Info>

## Best Practices

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="File size limits">
    Keep individual file uploads under 50MB for optimal processing.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Property associations">
    When uploading a file that can be associated with a property, please provide as much location information as possible (address + parcel ID +
    coordinates) to ensure accurate property matching within Forerunner's system.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>