PixRiot recently added a simple but useful feature: the ability to share folders with people who don't have a PixRiot account. This can be helpful if you're working with clients, freelancers, or vendors, like 360 product photographers or 3D design studios, and need a way to either show your work or collect files from them.
What's changed
Here is what's been improved in the latest update:
- Folder sharing is now available to all users (not just paid accounts).
- The process is much faster than before.
- You can choose between Viewer (read-only) or Editor access.
- Content inside the shared folders is now searchable for anyone with the link.
How to share a folder
To share a folder, follow these steps:
- Go to your Assets and choose the folder you want to share.
- Click the globe icon next to it.
- In the Access tab, make sure the folder is set to "Everyone" as Private folders can't be shared.
- Go to the Share tab.
- Set a password and choose whether the access should be Viewer (read-only) or Editor (can upload and manage files).
- Click Create and then copy the link and select Update.
You'll get a public link you can send to anyone. Just make sure to note the password before closing the form as it won't be shown again.
A few things to be aware of
- If you share a folder, all subfolders will also be accessible to anyone with the link and password.
- You can stop sharing at any time by going back to the Share tab and clicking Delete.
- If you give someone Editor access, they'll be able to upload, delete, copy files, so only share that level of access with people you trust.