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Sharing Files with Nextcloud

  1. Click on the Nextcloud Files icon on the top toolbar (A), then locate the folder or file you wish to share and click on the Share icon (B)NC_Share1.png
  2. The Share menu will open from the right, and you will see the option to create a Share link, or share via email. To create a Share link, click on the +. This will automatically create the link for you.NC_Share2.png
  3. Once the link is ready, you will see the Clipboard icon to copy the link. You can also adjust the permissions for the public link by clicking on the dots to the right of the clipboard. The default permissions are Read Only. If you are unsure of setting any of these permissions, please contact support at help@grit.ucsb.edu
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  4. If you wish to share via email, click on the Search for share recipients box above the Share link option and enter an email. A link1 will be emailed2 to the recipient and they can then access the share. NC_Share5.png