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Sharing Files or Folders with Nextcloud
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See also Nextcloud Cloud Storage Quick Guide
VA Cloud Storage: https://cloud.virtualarchitects.com
Documentation: https://docs.nextcloud.com/desktop/latest/
Links to Files or Folders
Users can create simple sharing links, using the web interface or client app, that can be sent to recipients via e-mail or other means.
It is simple to modify the share options to require a password or set an expiration date for the share to enhance security.
Browser App (Files)
Log into your VA Cloud Storage account, open the Files app and switch to the table view:
Click the share icon next to the file or folder you want to share, then click the '+' next to Share Link:
The file share link will be created and copied to your Windows Clipboard. You can then paste the link into an email, for example, to send larges files to anyone with an e-mail address.
Client App (Windows)
In the Windows File Manager, right-click the file or folder you want to share, then select Nextcloud → Copy Public Link.
Group Folders
Group Folders are created, maintained and managed by Group Admins.
Create a Shared Cloud Folder with Nextcloud
First create a group (if it doesn't already exist) that includes users that require access to the share you are creating.
https://docs.nextcloud.com/server/latest/admin_manual/configuration_user/user_configuration.html#
- Login to NextCloud as an Admin
- Click the user icon upper right → Settings
- Under Administration on the left → Group Folders
- Enter the folder name → Create
- Under Groups on the new share line hover over none → click the edit pencil
- Click in the Add Group field and select a group from the menu → set permissions if needed
- Click on open space to save
