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Before you can share multiple files, you must create a new folder for the files that you wish to share. (For detailed information refer to the Creating a folder and Adding file to a folder pages.)


To share your folder:


  1. Locate the folder that you would like to share.
  2. Right-click the folder.
  3. Click Share.
  4. Select an option from the Share Folder pop-up box.
  5. Click the blue arrow.


If you select New workspace:


  1. In theWorkspace Label field, create a label for the new workspace.
  2. In the Description field, provide a brief description of the contents.
  3. In Existing or new user field, select an existing user or create a new one and set their Read and Write access.
  4. Click the checkmark.


Share folder - New workspace.png



The shared folder will appear in the user's account as a new workplace.


New Workspace - Documents.png


If you select Public Minisite:


  1. In theWorkspace Label field, create a label for the new workspace.
  2. In the Description field, provide a brief description of the contents.
  3. In Existing or new user field, select an existing user or create a new one and set their Read and Write access.
  4. Click the checkmark.
  1. Fill in the Workspace Label and Description fields.
  2. Set the user permissions for the minisite.
Permission

Description

Browse & Preview
User can open and preview files
Download
User can download files from the browser into your computer
Upload
User can upload files into the folder









  1. Click Generate.
  2. Click Invitations to email the link and password.
  3. Click the check mark when finished.
Private Minisite (Internal and External users)
The new folder will appear at a new address as a simple file list, but with user identification required.
To share the folder as a private minisite:
  1. Fill in the Workspace Label and Description fields. Set the user permissions for the minisite.
Share folder - Private Minisite.png
  1. Click Generate.
  2. Click Invitations to email the link and password.
  3. Click the check mark when finished.