On the Share Files tab you can instantly share files from your local PC / network or from your Quatrix Cloud storage. Each share uploads files to your Quatrix Cloud storage and generates an email message to the recipient(s) with links to download files.
Follow the steps below to share files in a secure and reliable way:
Recipients - type in as many email addresses as you like in the Recipients text field. If the address already exists in your contacts, it will autocomplete. New recipient addresses will be added to your contacts and will autocomplete next time.
Emails are sent individually to each recipient - the recipient list is hidden. |
Upload files or folders - click on the Add files button to add your local files. Use Shift+click or Ctrl+click to select multiple files. Or, if supported by your browser you will see a drop zone to drag files or folders from your your desktop or file browser. If you drag a folder, all folder contents will be queued for upload. If you want to upload folders or cloud files, click on the arrow next to the Add files button. All your uploaded files/ folders are displayed in the list below the Add files button where you can see the size and upload status as well as delete some if necessary.
The folder upload is supported in all browsers except IE 11. |
A pop-up window indicates completion of the share, you can dismiss the pop-up window retaining or clearing the content of the form fields. This window contains the download link that you can share with your recipients in any suitable way.
Each share uploads files to your Quatrix Cloud storage and generates an email message to the recipient(s) with links to download files.
Besides you can share files from the File Explorer tab, first you need to select files or folders and then click on the Share icon that will lead you to the Share Files tab. Your selected files will be added to the list for the upload. Complete the steps described above to complete the share.
You can specify additional options for your share in the Optional Settings window that can be opened by clicking on the icon next to share privacy types. To select the option, tick the check box next to it.
Expiry date - set the date when your uploaded files expire. Download links are permanently inactive when they expire.
Release date - set the date when your files become available for download. You can upload your files and send out the links but download links are inactive until the chosen time.
Recipient(s) can return files - if selected, the notification email will contain a link to a page where your contacts or users can send files back to you. It is possible to disable obligatory registration for your contact if you send a Public Share.
Encrypt incoming files - appears when Recipient(s) can return files is selected. This option enables the user to get encrypted files from the contact. Files will be encrypted by user's (not contact's) key. This option is disabled if user doesn't have a PGP key.
To create a quick link to your files or folders:
Quick links are valid for 7 days. Once a quick link is expired, it cannot be used again. |