Upload Shares
Upload-only shares allow users to upload files to a specific location without viewing or accessing existing content.
What Upload Shares Include
Upload shares provide:
- ✅ File upload capability - Users can upload files and folders
- ✅ Upload progress indication - Real-time upload progress
- ✅ Upload confirmation - Success/error feedback
Upload shares do not provide:
- ❌ File browsing - Cannot see existing files
- ❌ File viewing - Cannot preview or open files
- ❌ Downloading - Cannot download any files
- ❌ Directory visibility - Cannot see folder structure
Upload shares are perfect for collecting submissions where privacy between uploaders is important.
How to Create an Upload Share
- Navigate to the destination directory where uploads should be stored
- Click the Share button in the actions menu
- Set Share Type to
Upload only - Configure your desired options
- Click Share to generate the link
- Copy and share the upload URL with your users
Available options
Upload shares support most common options. Set Share Type to Upload only in the dialog:
Advanced options
See Common options for the full list and Customization for branding details.
Public Access URL
Upload shares are accessible via:
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Users see a clean upload interface with your custom branding but cannot browse, view, or download existing files.
Security Best Practices
1. Set Expiration Dates
Example: Set 7-day expiration for weekly homework submissions
2. Use Password Protection
Example: Share password separately via email or in class
3. Limit to Specific Users
Example: Use
allowedUsernames for internal submissions4. Require Authentication
Example: Enable
disableAnonymous for accountability5. Use Custom Instructions
Example: Banner with "Maximum file size: 100MB, PDF only"
Tips and Best Practices
💡 Clear Instructions: Use the banner to provide upload guidelines (file types, size limits, naming conventions)
💡 Set Expectations: Include deadline information in the title or description
💡 Professional Appearance: Use custom branding for client-facing portals
💡 Privacy Assurance: Remind users that their uploads are private in the description
💡 Track Submissions: Use authenticated access for accountability
💡 Temporary Links: Set expiration dates for time-sensitive submissions
Next Steps
- Normal shares - Create viewing/downloading shares
- Common options - Options available to all share types
- Customization - Brand your shares with colors and logos