Creating links to files and folders

Creating links to files and folders

Once you have files and folders in nBox, you can share them with others. One easy way to share a file or folder is to create a link to it. Links allow you to give people access to a file or folder, but on your terms. When you create a link, you can set:

    • Who can access the link (people inside or outside NUS).
    • The number of days before the link expires.
    • Whether the link requires an access code for additional security.
    • When sending a link to a folder, the operations that can be performed in the folder: read only (view and download), upload only, or both read and upload.
Notes:

    • We may have disabled link sharing or some of the link sharing features. For example, you may not be able to create public links or links that never expire.
    • If you move, rename, or delete a file or folder, all the links to that file or folder become inactive. You can reactivate these links by restoring the item to its original name and location.

Steps

  1. In the row of a file or folder, click on the overflow icon ().
  2. In the menu, click on Share via link.
  3. In the Create Link window, configure your link.

  4. Click on Create.

  5. Do one of these:

    o Copy and paste the link into an email, instant messenger, or any other application you would like to use to share the link. If applicable, do the same for the access code.

    o Click on Email Link / Email Access Code.

  6. Share the link.
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