Share files and folders
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- Desktop
Create a Share Link
2. Tap the "i" icon for the file or the folder you wish to share, opening its properties.
3. Tap "Sharing Settings."
4. Confirm that the file to be shared does not contain any content prohibited by the Terms of Use.
5. Choose settings for the share, then tap "Create Share Link."
| File | The file to be shared. |
|---|---|
| Access Phrase (Optional) | Whether or not to require entry of an access phrase to download the file. To set an access phrase, select "Set an access phrase" and enter a phrase from 4-32 characters. Some characters may not be used in access phrases. |
| Sharing Permissions (Folder sharing only) | Read only: When the shared person accesses the share link, they can only view and download the files in the folder. Allowed to write (can be set only for paid account ) : When the shared person accesses the shared link, in addition to viewing and downloading the files in the folder, they can upload, delete, and overwrite files. When a shared person uploads a file to a folder, it consumes the storage space of the owner of the folder. Setting an access phrase is required. |
| Message (Optional) | A message, such as a description of the file, to be displayed when the share link is accessed. Up to 255 characters may be entered. |
6. The share link has been created, and you may now share the link with others. Tapping the "Copy" button will copy the share link to your device's clipboard.
An icon in the file list indicates that files and folders are being shared.
Update Share Link Settings
1. Tap the "i" icon for a shared file or folder to open its properties.
2. Tap "Sharing Settings."
3. Make changes as desired, then tap "Apply."
4. Open the shared link and confirm that the changes have been applied.
Send a Share Link via Email or Social Networking
Links can be shared using the email and social networking buttons in the Sharing Settings window.
If you have set an access phrase, be sure to provide it separately to those with whom you wish to share the file.
Create a Share Link
2. Select the file or folder you wish to share, then click "Share" in the toolbar.
* You may also right-click on the file or the folder and select "Share" from the popup menu that appears.
* You may also right-click on the file or the folder and select "Share" from the popup menu that appears.
3. Confirm that the file you wish to share does not contain any content prohibited by the Terms of Use, and click "No Prohibited Content (Continue)."
4. Choose your desired sharing settings, then click "Create Share Link."
| File | The file to be shared. |
|---|---|
| Access Phrase (Optional) | Whether or not to require entry of an access phrase to download the file. To set an access phrase, select "Set an access phrase" and enter a phrase from 4-32 characters. Some characters may not be used in access phrases. |
| Sharing Permissions (Folder sharing only) | Read only: When the shared person accesses the share link, they can only view and download the files in the folder. Allowed to write (can be set only for paid account ) : When the shared person accesses the shared link, in addition to viewing and downloading the files in the folder, they can upload, delete, and overwrite files. When a shared person uploads a file to a folder, it consumes the storage space of the owner of the folder. Setting an access phrase is required. |
| Message (Optional) | A message, such as a description of the file, to be displayed when the share link is accessed. Up to 255 characters may be entered. |
5. The share link has been created and can now be provided to anyone with whom you wish to share your file and folder. Clicking the "Copy" button will copy the share link to your clipboard.
Files currently being shared are indicated by an icon in the "Sharing" column of the File Browser directory listing.
Update Share Link settings
1. Select the file or the folder to be shared and click "Share."
* You may also select "Share" from the right-click contextual menu.
* You may also select "Share" from the right-click contextual menu.
2. Change settings as desired, then click "Apply."
3. Open the shared link and confirm that the changes have been applied.
Send a Share Link via Email or Social Networking
Links can be shared using the email and social networking buttons in the Sharing Settings window.
If you have set an access phrase, be sure to provide it separately to those with whom you wish to share the file and the folder .
Updated January 21, 2021