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Share files and folders via link

Here we explain how to share files and folders with others via link in the OpenCloud iOS app

Three-dot-menu​

  • Click the three-dot menu next to the file or folder

    Three-dot menu

Share​

  • Now select the menu item “Share”

    Share

  • In the following selection, click on "Create link"

    Create link

Options​

  • Here you can select and specify several options for the link to be created

    Overview link menu

  • Enter a name for your link here

    Linkname

  • Here you can select which function your link should have:

    Share options
    • Invite people: Only invited people have access to the link and its content.
    • Can View: People can only view and download the content of the link, but not edit, create, or upload.
    • Can Upload: People can only view the content of the link and upload files, but not edit or create them.
    • Can Manage: People can only view, download, and upload files, but not edit or create them.
    • Can Edit: People can view, download, upload, edit, and create the content of the link.

Password​

  • You must enter a password here. You can choose your own or have one generated for you

    Password

Period of available​

  • Here you can specify a period of time for which the link should be available

    Link expiration date

Create​

  • To create the link you must now click on "Share"

    Share

  • Once the link is created, you will see it with the assigned name in the file or folder overview

    Created link