Wix Apps: Managing Files and Folders in the File Share App

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With the File Share app, you can create a file sharing library where people can exchange ideas and collaborate on projects.

Save time by making changes to multiple files and folders at once on your live site or your site's dashboard. Select the files and folders you want to change and then download, move, or delete them.

In this article, learn more about managing files and folders:

Managing files and folders from your site's dashboard

You can download, move, delete, rename and share multiple files or folders as well as manage permissions directly from your site's dashboard.

To manage files and folders from your site's dashboard:

Go to File Share in your site's dashboard.
Go to the relevant file or folder.
Select the checkboxes next to the files or folders you want to select.
Click the More actions icon next to the relevant file or folder.
Choose from the following options:
- Download: Download the file or folder to your computer.
- Share: Share your file or folder on Facebook or X (Twitter) or copy the URL provided.
- View on site: View how your files and folders look on your live site.
- Rename: Enter a different name for your file or folder and click Save.
- Permissions: Add members, roles or pricing plans to your file or folder and click Done.
- Move: Select the folder you want to move your item to and click Move Here.
  Tip: Click + New Folder if you need a new folder to add your item to.
- Delete: Delete the item from the app. Click Delete to confirm.

A screenshot showing the File Share dashboard and the option available from the more actions icon.

Managing files and folders on your live site

You also have the option to download, move, share, delete, and rename multiple files or folders as well as manage permissions from the File Share app on your live site.

To manage files and folders on your live site:

Go to the File Share app on your live site.
Log in using the email address associated with your Wix account.
Go to the relevant file or folder.
Click the More Actions icon next to the relevant file or folder.
Choose from the following options:
- Select: This selects the file or folder beside the More actions icon .
- Download: Download the files to your computer.
- Share: Share your file or folder on Facebook or X (Twitter) or click the link icon to copy the URL.
- Rename: Enter a different name for your file or folder and click your site.
- Permissions: Add members, roles or pricing plans to your file or folder and click Done.
- Move: Select the folder you want to move the item to and click Move Here.
  Tip: Click + New Folder if you need a new folder to add your files to.
- Delete: Delete the item from the app. Click Delete to confirm.
- Report: Select the reason you want to report the file or folder and click Report.