Sharing Folders

Sharing Folders

Use FileBrowser to share folders in your cloud storage such as GoogleDrive or Dropbox. Create UNC folder links or FileBrowser URLs to launch FileBrowser in a specific folder.


Create a File / Folder Link

Create a UNC path link or a FileBrowser URL which can be used to launch FileBrowser in iOS.

  • Tap a file or folders context menu and select "Create a File Link".
  • Then select "Copy FileBrowser URL".

This link is now on your iOS clipboard and can be pasted into an email or a document.

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Create a File / Folder Links

Google Drive Shares

Google Drive Shares

When viewing Google Drive folders in FileBrowser you can share files or folders like you would on Google Drive.

Tap the file or folder context menu and select "Sharing Properties", from here you can add users or manage existing users viewing permissions.

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Manage Google Drive Shares with FileBrowser

Share Box Folders

Share Box Folders

When browsing your Box storage, tap the folder or files actions menu and select "Create a Folder Link", then "Share and copy Box URL" and then select one of the following options:

  • Share with Team - Share the folder with authorised users.
  • Share with Everyone - Share the folder with anyone who has the link.

Note: You can ONLY add or edit the users to the folder, once you have shared the folder "Share with Teams". Once the folder is shared an extra option appears on shared folders action menu, "Shared Link Properties".

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Manage Box Shared Folders with FileBrowser

Share DropBox Folders

Share DropBox Folders

When browsing your DropBox storage, tap the folder or files actions menu and select "Create a Folder Link", then "Share and copy DropBox URL" and then select one of the following options:

  • Share with Team - Share the folder with authorised users.
  • Share with Everyone - Share the folder with anyone who has the link.

Note: You can ONLY add or edit the users to the folder, once you have shared the folder "Share with Teams". Once the folder is shared an extra option appears on shared folders action menu, "Shared Link Properties".

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Manage DropBox Shared Folders with FileBrowser
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