Owncloud is used to share large files that exceed the size limit for email. It is a similar program to Drop Box and Google Drive. If you have never used OwnCloud before, you will need to request access to Owncloud from IT and your supervisors approval will be required.
Owncloud generates a link that you can send to contacts via email. Your contact will then be able to view the file(s) and/or download them.
INSTRUCTIONS TO UPLOAD FILES TO OWNCLOUD:
Go to the following link: |
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Log in using your username and regular computer password |
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Click on the + sign
Select Upload |
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File explorer will launch, select the file you would like to upload |
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Your selected file will then show in the list of documents on the OwncCoud homepage |
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Click on the |
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Along the right hand side of your screen:
Select Public Links
Then select Create Public Link |
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A window will pop up, fill out the required information
Note: A password is optional
Then select Share |
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OwnCloud will create a link
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Paste the link into a new email and send it to whoever you are sharing this document with. You can rename the hyperlink if you like. If you need assistance with this contact the ICT trainer. |
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Whomever you send the link to can click on the link and it will take them to the document. They also have the option of downloading the document. |