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Overview
This article details the steps to share files within MyDRIVE.
Steps
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Login to MyDRIVE following these steps.
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To share files in your - My Home Folder - with others, click the
icon to the right of the file name.
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To get a shareable hyperlink to this file (i.e., to post on Canvas), click the Share button.
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This link will be active for 72 hours unless you specify a different duration (maximum is 30 days). Password protection is optional. Set your preferences and click the Share button.
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You will see the public link. Click the
icon at the end of the link to copy the link. Paste the link into a Canvas message or email to share it. Shared files are also located in the My Shared Files folder.
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Contact Information
If you experience any issues following these steps, please contact the IT Help Desk by phone at 703-426-4141 or through the IT Help Desk NOVAnet Page.