QNAP

QuTS hero 5.0.x

Sharing a File or Folder Using Share Links

  1. Open File Station.
  2. Locate the file or folder.
  3. Perform one of the following methods.

    Method

    User Action

    Using the toolbar

    1. Select the file or folder.

    2. Click .

    3. Select Create share link only.

    Using the context menu

    1. Right-click the file or folder.

    2. Select Share and then select Create share link only.

    The Share window appears.

    Note:

    You can share a maximum number of 100,000 files and folders. If a link shares one file or folder, you can create 100,000 share links. However, if a link shares 500 files or folders, you can only create 200 share links.

  4. Configure the following settings.

    Field

    User Action
    Link Name

    Enter a name for the link or use the current name of the file or folder.

    Note:

    A link name cannot contain the following characters: / | \ : ? < > * "
    Domain name/IP

    Select the domain name or IP address.

    Tip:

    The following domains and IP addresses are supported:

    • myQNAPcloud: Provides a link to the shared file or folder using the DDNS address set in myQNAPcloud.

    • WAN: Provides a link to the shared file or folder to other computers using a different network.

    • LAN: Provides a link to the shared file or folder to other computers using the same local network.

    • SmartShare: Provides a SmartURL via myQNAPcloud Link to the shared file or folder.

    • All available links: Provides links to the shared file or folder using all of the available domains and IPs.

    Note:

    The recipients get direct read access.
    Show SSL in URL

    Use an HTTPS URL.
    On-the-fly transcoding

    Allow users to transcode videos on the fly.

    Note:

    • This setting only appears when sharing files.

    • To use on-the-fly transcoding, you must install and enable Video Station 5.2.0 (or later).
    Allow file upload to this folder

    Allow users to upload files to this folder.

    Note:

    This setting only appears when sharing folders.
    Expire in

    Specify the expiration date.

    Note:

    This setting only appears when you share a folder.
    Password

    Require a password to access the link.
  5. Click Create Now.

    File Station generates a link.