Sharing Files Publicly in Sync

You can share a file so that anyone can access the file even if they don't have a FileCloud account.

  • If you want more security but still want a large number of people to access the file, you can enable password protection.
  • For additional security, and if you only want a small number of people to access the file, you can choose to share the file privately

When you share a file:

  • A Share link window opens to provide the linkBy default the file can be accessed by external users.
  • You can click Change or Share options to set sharing restrictions.
  • You can edit and send an email inviting new or existing users to access the share.

Create a public share:

In your system tray, right-click the Sync icon and choose Open.

  1. At the bottom of the mini-dashboard, click the folder icon.
    Your Sync folder in file explorer opens.


  2. Navigate to the file or folder you want to share, then right-click on it and choose Show More Options. In the next menu choose FileCloud Sync > Share Link.


    The Share link dialog box opens. Unless you click the Change or Share options button and change the settings, the file is shared publicly.


  3. Click the Copy Link button, and then paste the link in an email or text message and send it to users to give them access to the file.

Create a public share and add share options

  1. In your system tray, right-click the Sync icon and choose Open.
  2. At the bottom of the mini-dashboard, click the folder icon.
    Your Sync folder in file explorer opens.
  3. Navigate to the file or folder you want to share, then right-click on it and choose Show More Options. In the next menu choose FileCloud Sync > Share Link.
    The Share link dialog box opens.
  4. Click Change or Share options.

    The window expands and shows share options.
  5. Change any of the options. See Sync: Share options for files for information about these settings.
  6. Click OK.