We at 4shared have been working on new updates recently, and now we want to share them with our users. This time check out some awesome changes in your folders management; find out how simple it is to share the widgets and folders with your friends. Moreover now you can choose which files to share and which of them should remain private. Follow the detailed instructions in this post.

First of all, let’s talk about folders you host on 4shared and how you can manage them. As you know you can change the status of your folder:
&#10004 make it private, so nobody can access it;
&#10004 invite members to access the folder;
&#10004 make it accessible for everyone.

Find a folder you need and click “Share” button to reach the available options:

So, if you want to set private access to your folder, choose “Private access” by clicking on the arrow, and click “Save”:

If you set Private access to your folder, you should know that it means that you won’t be able to share links to this folder and nobody except you will access it. You can do the same if you want to change the access type to the folder.

Imagine that you held a great party last night, and now you want to share photos with friends. Create a new folder and upload all photos to your 4shared on web. Yeah, even those you’re ashamed of:). Set Public Access to this folder.

Well, now when this folder is accessible to everyone, you can set public permissions to it:
1. Click “Share” on the folder
2. Click on “links” tab
3. Choose the type of permission for your friends to this folder: View only, or Upload&Edit

• If you choose “View only”, your friends will be able to preview your photos and download them.
• If you choose “Upload&Edit”, they are free to change your folder by uploading/deleting their files to it, or editing your files. It’s very useful for collaborative work within one folder.

But don’t think that we’ve forgotten about your scandal photos from the party:). You can hide them, even if your folder is accessible for everybody. Isn’t it awesome?! Follow the instructions to save your reputation:

1. Choose that “secret” file, which is going to be hidden
2. Right click on it
3. Go to Properties
4. Put a checkmark near “Make this file private”
5. Don’t forget to click on “Save & Close”

What’s more? If you have a blog you can share the widget to your folder on 4shared so that everybody can preview your files and maybe download them!

1. Click “Share” on the folder
2. Click on “Embed” tab
3. Choose Widget tab to get the link
Put this link into your blog so that everyone could have the access to the stuff you want to share.

For example, you can see our Widget and choose a file you want to download:

CREATE YOUR OWN SUBDOMAIN

The unique subdomain will make your folder even more exclusive.
1. Click “Share” on the folder
2. Click on “More options” tab
3. Choose Subdomain tab to get the link
4. Fill in the name
5. Click Apply

Check this one for example: http://MayCalendar2013.4shared.com

AND the last feature… Are you ready?
You can add the descriptions to your folder to make it very special and unique.
1. Right click on the folder
2. Go to properties
3. And add some piece of description if you want

So, we hope you enjoy these updates and find them extremely useful. Remember to share your content and new info with friends. And get ready for mega-brand-new features we are working on right now. Look through your favorite music tracks, because 4shared has a big surprise for you:). Maybe we’ll make an awesome built-in player? Stay with 4shared to find it out.

 

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