How to Share a File from Copy on iPad
Launch Copy., Log in., Identify the files and folders to share., Choose sharing via email., Compose your email., Define the accessibility setting., Send the email.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Launch Copy.
Locate the Copy app on your iPad.
It’s the app with a white background with an origami crane.
Tap on it to launch it. -
Step 2: Log in.
If you’re already logged in, you may skip this step.
Otherwise, input your Copy email address and password, and then tap the “Login” button. , Navigate through your Copy folders by tapping on them until you’re in the folder where the items you want to share are located.
Navigation is done on the left panel.
Once inside the proper folder, tap the icon of three small squares found on the lower right corner of the left panel.
Doing so will add selection circles on all the items inside the folder.
Tap on the circles of the files and folders you want to share.
You can select multiple items. , After your selection, tap the Share link found on the bottom toolbar of the left panel.
A submenu of Share Simply options will be shown.
Tap on the email icon for Send Email.
An email window will appear where you can indicate the recipients’ email addresses and include a message. , Input the email addresses of all the recipients in the To field.
Type in your message underneath it. , The files and folders will be shared via a share link.
You can set the level of access your recipients will be allowed to for the files and folders you’re sharing.
You can allow them to edit and sync, view only, or manage. “Can Edit & Sync” will allow members to edit and sync the shared files and folders. “View Only” will limit access to viewing and downloading of the files and folders. “Can Manage” will allow members to view, edit, and invite others to collaborate.
Tap the “Setting” button at the bottom of the email window to select the proper access level. , Once you’re done, tap the “Send” button found at the upper-right corner of the email window.
The email containing the share link will be sent to your recipients using Copy’s email server. -
Step 3: Identify the files and folders to share.
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Step 4: Choose sharing via email.
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Step 5: Compose your email.
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Step 6: Define the accessibility setting.
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Step 7: Send the email.
Detailed Guide
Locate the Copy app on your iPad.
It’s the app with a white background with an origami crane.
Tap on it to launch it.
If you’re already logged in, you may skip this step.
Otherwise, input your Copy email address and password, and then tap the “Login” button. , Navigate through your Copy folders by tapping on them until you’re in the folder where the items you want to share are located.
Navigation is done on the left panel.
Once inside the proper folder, tap the icon of three small squares found on the lower right corner of the left panel.
Doing so will add selection circles on all the items inside the folder.
Tap on the circles of the files and folders you want to share.
You can select multiple items. , After your selection, tap the Share link found on the bottom toolbar of the left panel.
A submenu of Share Simply options will be shown.
Tap on the email icon for Send Email.
An email window will appear where you can indicate the recipients’ email addresses and include a message. , Input the email addresses of all the recipients in the To field.
Type in your message underneath it. , The files and folders will be shared via a share link.
You can set the level of access your recipients will be allowed to for the files and folders you’re sharing.
You can allow them to edit and sync, view only, or manage. “Can Edit & Sync” will allow members to edit and sync the shared files and folders. “View Only” will limit access to viewing and downloading of the files and folders. “Can Manage” will allow members to view, edit, and invite others to collaborate.
Tap the “Setting” button at the bottom of the email window to select the proper access level. , Once you’re done, tap the “Send” button found at the upper-right corner of the email window.
The email containing the share link will be sent to your recipients using Copy’s email server.
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