Published: October 8, 2025
Last updated: August 30, 2026
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Customize share appearance with branding elements, colors, and custom content. These options appear in the Advanced options section of the share creation dialog.

Customization options

Share Theme Color

CSS color value applied to the share theme.

Share Title

Custom page title shown on the share page.

Share Description

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

Share Banner

Banner image URL or path accessible by the client.

Share Favicon

Favicon URL or path accessible by the client.

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

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

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

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

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

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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