Customize share appearance with branding elements, colors, and custom content. These options appear in the Show More section of the share creation dialog.

Customization Options

Theme Color

CSS color value applied to the share's theme (e.g., red, #0ea5e9, rgb(14,165,233)).

The theme color is applied to:

  • Buttons and interactive elements
  • Links and accents
  • Progress indicators
  • Active states
  • Navigation highlights

Examples:

  • Hex: #0066cc, #e91e63
  • RGB: rgb(0, 102, 204)
  • Named colors: red, blue, green

Page Title

Custom page title shown on the share page.

The title appears in:

  • Browser tabs
  • Bookmarks
  • Browser history
  • Window titles

Default if not set:

  • Normal share: "Shared files - {filename}"
  • Upload share: "Upload Files"

Examples:

  • "Q4 Financial Reports"
  • "Project Alpha Deliverables"
  • "Event Photos Upload"

Page Description

Short description shown on the share page (may be used in meta tags).

The description is used for:

  • Social media link previews
  • Messaging app previews
  • Search engine results
  • Browser tooltips

Default values:

  • Normal share: "A share has been sent to you to view or download."
  • Upload share: "A share has been sent to you to upload files."

Best practices:

  • Keep under 160 characters
  • Include relevant keywords
  • Be descriptive and clear
  • Avoid sensitive information

Custom Banner

Banner image URL or path accessible by the client -- either absolute or index path are accepted: eg 'https://domain.com/banner.png' or '/path/to/banner.png'

Display a custom banner at the top of the share page. Supports both plain text and HTML.

Image URLs:

  • Absolute: https://company.com/banner.png
  • Index path: /images/banner.png

Custom Favicon

Favicon URL or path accessible by the client -- either absolute or index path are accepted: eg 'https://domain.com/favicon.png' or '/path/to/favicon.png'

Set a custom favicon that appears in browser tabs and bookmarks.

URL formats:

  • Absolute: https://example.com/favicon.ico
  • Index path: /icons/favicon.png

Requirements:

  • Must be publicly accessible by clients
  • Recommended sizes: 16x16, 32x32, or 48x48 pixels
  • Supported formats: .ico, .png, .svg

Complete Branding Examples

Corporate Share

Professional corporate file sharing

Theme Color: #003366
Title: Acme Corp - Secure File Transfer
Description: Secure file sharing portal for client deliverables
Banner:
<img src='https://acme.com/logo.png' width='200'>
<br><strong>Confidential Files</strong>
Favicon: https://acme.com/favicon.ico

Event File Collection

Photo upload portal for events

Share Type: Upload
Theme Color: #28a745
Title: Event Photos Upload
Description: Share your photos from the company event
Banner:
<h2>📸 Company Event 2025</h2>
<p>Upload your photos here!</p>
Expiration: 30 days

Client Portal

Minimalist client document portal

Theme Color: #6c757d
Title: Client Portal - ABC Project
Description: Project files and documentation
Banner:
<h3>ABC Project Files</h3>
<p>Last updated: January 2025</p>
Options: Disable share card, List view mode

Marketing Materials

Brand assets gallery

Theme Color: #e91e63
Title: Marketing Assets Q1 2025
Description: Downloadable marketing materials and brand assets
Banner:
<h2>Brand Assets</h2>
<p>For internal use only</p>
Options: Quick download enabled, Gallery view mode

Best Practices

Color Selection

  • Use hex color codes for consistency (#0066cc)
  • Match your brand colors for professional appearance
  • Ensure sufficient contrast for readability
  • Test in both light and dark modes - some colors work better in specific modes
  • Keep it concise - users should quickly understand the purpose
  • Use HTML for formatting - creates more professional appearance
  • Include important information - deadlines, instructions, warnings
  • Consider mobile users - test responsive design on smaller screens
  • Use inline styles - ensures consistent appearance across browsers

Title and Description

  • Use clear, descriptive titles - helps users identify the share
  • Keep descriptions under 160 characters - optimal for social media previews
  • Include relevant keywords - improves searchability
  • Match the tone to your audience and purpose
  • Avoid sensitive information - titles and descriptions may be cached

Favicon

  • Use consistent branding - helps users identify shares from your organization
  • Ensure accessibility - must be reachable from share URLs
  • Test in browsers - verify appearance in different browsers
  • Use appropriate formats - .ico for best compatibility, .png or .svg for modern browsers
  • Consider size - 32x32 pixels is a safe default

Security Considerations

When using custom HTML in banners:

⚠️ Important Security Notes:

  • Avoid sensitive information - banners are visible to all share users
  • Don’t embed third-party scripts - potential security risk
  • Use HTTPS URLs only - for images and resources
  • Test for XSS vulnerabilities - sanitize any user-provided content
  • Limit external resources - reduces privacy concerns and loading times

Common Use Cases

Password-Protected Client Delivery

Combine customization with security:

  • Set theme color to match client branding
  • Add banner with instructions for password
  • Set descriptive title and description
  • Enable password protection
  • Set expiration date

Create an attractive public gallery:

  • Add banner with description
  • Enforce gallery view mode

Internal Document Portal

Professional internal sharing:

  • Use corporate theme color
  • Add banner with department info
  • Restrict to allowed usernames
  • Disable anonymous access
  • Keep after expiration for auditing

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