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Share Files in Seconds

Hubsy Cloud makes file sharing simple and secure. Generate shareable links instantly and control exactly who can access your files.

How to Share Files

1

Select a File

Click on any file or folder you want to share
2

Click Share

Click the “Share” button to generate a link
3

Configure Access

Set password protection, expiration date, and access permissions
4

Copy & Send

Copy the link and send it to anyone via email, chat, or social media

Sharing Options

Public Links

Anyone with the link can access the file

Password Protected

Require a password to access shared files

Expiring Links

Set automatic expiration dates for temporary shares

Download Limits

Limit the number of times a file can be downloaded (Pro/Enterprise)

Access Control

Password Protection

Add an extra layer of security:
  1. When creating a share link, enable “Password Protection”
  2. Set a strong password
  3. Share the password separately from the link
  4. Recipients must enter the password to access the file
Use password protection for sensitive documents like contracts, financial records, or personal information.

Expiration Dates

Automatically revoke access after a set time:
  • Set expiration for temporary shares
  • Choose from preset options (1 day, 1 week, 1 month)
  • Or set a custom expiration date
  • Link becomes invalid after expiration
Expiration dates are useful for:
  • Temporary project files
  • Time-sensitive documents
  • Trial downloads
  • Event-specific content

Download Limits

Control how many times a file can be downloaded:
  • Set maximum download count (Pro/Enterprise)
  • Track download analytics
  • Limit distribution of sensitive files
  • Automatically disable link after limit reached

Permission Levels

Choose the right permission level for shared files:
Recipients can:
  • View files online
  • Download files
  • Cannot edit or delete
Best for:
  • Sharing final documents
  • Public content
  • Read-only materials

View Active Shares

See all your active shared links:
  1. Go to “Shared by Me” section
  2. View all files you’ve shared
  3. See who has access
  4. Check download/view statistics

Revoke Access

Remove access to shared files anytime:
  1. Find the shared file
  2. Click “Manage Sharing”
  3. Click “Revoke Link” or “Delete Share”
  4. Access is immediately removed
Revoking a link immediately prevents all future access, even for people who previously downloaded the file.

Update Sharing Settings

Modify existing shares:
  • Change password
  • Update expiration date
  • Modify permissions
  • Add/remove download limits

Sharing Best Practices

Always use password protection for:
  • Confidential documents
  • Personal information
  • Financial records
  • Legal documents
Set expiration dates for:
  • Temporary collaborations
  • Time-sensitive information
  • Trial access
  • Event-specific files
Periodically review your shared links:
  • Remove access you no longer need
  • Update outdated permissions
  • Clean up old shares
Be mindful when sharing:
  • Verify recipient identity
  • Share only necessary files
  • Use appropriate permission levels
  • Keep sensitive data secure

Advanced Sharing (Pro/Enterprise)

Branded Share Pages

Customize your share pages with:
  • Your company logo
  • Custom colors
  • Branded domain
  • Custom messages

Email Notifications

Get notified when:
  • Someone downloads your file
  • Link expires
  • Password attempts fail
  • Download limit reached

Analytics

Track sharing performance:
  • Number of views
  • Download counts
  • Geographic location of viewers
  • Device types used

Sharing via Email

Share directly from Hubsy Cloud:
  1. Select file to share
  2. Click “Share via Email”
  3. Enter recipient email addresses
  4. Add optional message
  5. Send - recipients get direct download link
Email sharing automatically includes password protection and expiration options.

Next Steps