How do I share folders from my iOS device?

Sharing a folder allows the selected people, to access the folders you give them access to.

To share a folder, long-press the folder or tap on the three-dot icon on the right side of the folder and select Share from the drop-down menu. You can choose between Add people, Send link and Receive files options.

1. Add People option:

• Press Add people to add people with whom you want to share the file
• In the User email field, type an e-mail address of the person you want to share file with or select a person from the drop-down menu by typing in their name
• In the same window, you can set the permissions you want to give to a person while sharing the file. Toggle the switch next to the permission you want to set for a specific person.
• Press Add to start sharing the file
• You can add multiple people you want to share with, by pressing the Add button on the top right side of the screen, for each individual person you wish to add. Note: You can share files with anyone. Non-members will be automatically invited to join Koofr.

2. Send link option:

• Press Send link to create a download link, which allows third parties to download files from your Koofr even if they are not a Koofr user.
• When you tap on the link, it will already be copied to clipboard.
• In the same window, you can enable or disable the link’s password protection, set the expiration date of the link(if you do not set the expiration date, the link will remain valid for one week), edit short URL and add a custom message to your sharing link. You can also hide download button, see how many times your link was opened or remove the link. Note: With this option, you can also share the files with people who don’t have registered Koofr accounts. This is read-only access; others cannot upload files through these links. Note: Editing the short URL and adding a custom message are only available in the paid Koofr accounts.

3. Receive files option:

• Press Receive files which will allow third parties to upload files from their devices to your folder in Koofr, even if they are not Koofr users.
• When you click on the link, it will already be copied to clipboard.
• In the same window, you can enable or disable the link’s password protection, set the expiration date of the link(if you do not set the expiration date, the link will remain valid for 1 week), edit short URL and add a custom message to your sharing link. You can also remove the link. Note: This option enables people to add files to your folder without having a Koofr account. Note: Editing the short URL and adding a custom message are only available in the paid Koofr accounts.

iOS users with Koofr mobile app version earlier than 4.0.0:

To share a folder in List view, open the File/Folder options menu, by dragging your finger from right to left over the folder. To share a folder in Tile view, open the File/Folder options menu by pressing on the More options icon in the bottom right of the wanted folder.

• Select Share from the menu that pops-up
• A screen with sharing options opens
• You can select your preferred method of sharing out of Add people, Send link and Receive files.

Option 1: Press Add people to add people with whom you want to share the folder

• In the Name or email field, type an Email address of the person you want to share file with or select a person from the drop-down menu by typing in their name
• In the same window, you can set the permissions you want to give to a person while sharing the folder. You simply press on the permission you want to set for a specific person and a check mark will appear next to it
• Press Add to start sharing the folder
• You can add multiple people you want to share with, by pressing the [+] button on the top right side of the screen, for each individual person you wish to add.

Note: You can share the folders with anyone. Non-members will be automatically invited to join Koofr.

Option 2: Press Send link to create a download link, which allows third parties to download folders from your Koofr even if they are not a Koofr user.

• Press Create Download link
• Decide whether the Link is public or Link is protected by toggling the switch icon next to the Protect with password text
• Press Share link to share the link
• The iOS sharing menu pops-up where you get offered multiple communication services for sharing the link
• Select the communication service you want to use (for example Email, text message, etc.)
• Koofr will create the download link in your selected service and take you there
• Enter the desired person’s contact information (e.g. Email address) and send them the download link

Note: You can share the folders with people who don’t have registered Koofr accounts. This is read-only access; others cannot upload files through these links.

Option 3: Press Receive files which will allow third parties to upload files from their devices to your folder in Koofr, even if they are not Koofr users.

• Press Create Receive link
• Decide whether the Link is public or Link is protected by toggling the switch icon next to the Protect with password text
• Press Share link to share the link
• The iOS sharing menu pops-up where you get offered multiple communication services for sharing the link
• Select the communication service you want to use (for example Email, text message, etc.)
• Koofr will create the upload link in your selected service and take you there
• Enter the desired person’s contact information (e.g. Email address) and send them the upload link

Note: This option enables people to add files to your folder without having a Koofr account.