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: 

https://owncloud.moira.vic.gov.au/

 

Log in using your username and regular computer password 

Click on the + sign 

 

Select Upload 

File explorer will launch, select the file you would like to upload 

 

Your selected file will then show in the list of documents on the OwncCoud homepage 

 

Click on the for the file you want to share

Along the right hand side of your screen:

 

Select Public Links

 

Then select Create Public Link

A window will pop up, fill out the required information 

 

Note: A password is optional  

 

Then select Share 

 

OwnCloud will create a link

 

To copy the link click on the copy to clipboard symbol  

 

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.  

 

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.