Share File or Folder

The Share action allows you to share files and folders with other GoDrive users, send files using Mail, or create links for public access.

To share a file or folder, select the Action icon Actions icon and select one of the following options from the submenu:

Choosing this option will open the Compose page, were mail packages are constructed and sent.

Choose this option to open the GoDrive Share File page. You can select the access levels you will grant the user(s) you are sharing a file with. You can configure email notifications that alert you when specific sharing events occur.

Share File Page

To

The email address of the recipient(s). The email address can be the standard email address or it may also include the name of the recipient, for example: Andrew Thomas <athomas@example.com>. Separate multiple email addresses with commas. Click the button to select email recipients or groups from the address book.

Subject

The subject of the email to send to the recipient(s). The maximum length of the subject line is 255 characters.

Message

The message that will be shown to the recipient(s) when they receive the notification. The message is optional.

Assigned Role

Select the file and folder permissions you will grant the user(s) you have shared the item with. Permissions include:

  • Viewer - Can view and download the shared item.
  • Contributor - Can view, download, edit and add comments to the shared item.
  • Editor - Can view, download, edit, add comments, lock, rename, delete and share the item with others.
  • Owner - Has full access to the shared item, including the ability to manage file locks and shared access.

File or Folder

The name of the file or folder that is being shared.

Email Notifications

You can receive email notifications when users take specified actions with the shared file or Folder.

  • Download - when a user downloads a file you have shared.
  • Upload - when a user uploads a new revision of the shared file, or uploads a new file to the shared folder.
  • Comment - when a user adds or removes a comment on a shared file or folder.
  • Delete - when a user deletes a file or folder you have shared with them.

GoDrive Links allow you to share files and folders using a publicly-accessible URL. Links can be password protected and can be set to expire after a specified number of days.

GoDrive Link page

Copy Link

Copy the Link to the clipboard.

Password

Generate or set a password for the shared file or folder.

Expire After

Set the number of days that the Link will be active.

Delete Link

To discard the new link, click Delete Link.