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Share file/folder for collaborative access using IBackup Drive

The Share file/folder feature in IBackup Drive allows you to share data with others for collaborative access. Simply create sharable link(s) for the file/folder and email the same using IBackup Drive.

You can share files/folders via IBackup Drive in two ways, as listed below.


Method 1:

Right click the file/folder you wish to share. From the menu that appears, click the 'Send to IBackup Drive Share' option.

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This takes you to the screen where you can set the preferences for your shared resource.

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You can choose from among the options listed below while generating a share link:

Password protection: Creates a password protected share link. The recipient(s) must enter the password to access the shared resource.
Number of downloads: Set the number of downloads for files before the link expires.
Write enable: Allows shared link recipient(s) to upload modified version of the file.
Upload new file: Allows shared link recipient(s) to upload new files into shared folder.
Image gallery view: Allows shared link recipient(s) to view images as thumbnails.

Enter the email id of the recipient(s) and click 'OK' to generate share link(s).
   
 

Method 2:

You can use IBackup Drive to see the share status and the number of shares generated for a particular file/folder. Also, it is possible to create share link from this menu. Right-click on the file/folder to open the pop-up menu.

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Select 'Properties' from the pop-up menu and click the 'IBackup Drive Share' tab as displayed in the screen as below:

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Here, you can check the file status, the number of times the selected file/folder is available for access and generate another share link by clicking the 'Share Resource' button.