Share files using Work.ink Files

Share files using Work.ink Files

Work.ink Files is a new feature allowing you to share files directly via Work.ink. To use it, navigate to the "Files" tab in your Dashboard.

Uploading and sharing files

To upload and share a file, simply drag and drop the file into your browser. The file will be uploaded automatically. To share the file, press the "Share" button on the file.

Press the Share-Button to share the file.

A popup will appear with a work.ink URL. Share this URL to share the file's download link.

Copy the file's URL to share it.

Anyone who uses this link to access the file has to go through a standard work.ink redirection, making you money.

Sharing entire folders

Work.ink Files also gives you the ability to share entire folders. To do this, create a folder by pressing the "Add Folder" button on the files page. You will be asked to give the folder a name, after that, the folder will be created.

You can simply drag an drop existing files into the new folder or navigate to the folder to upload directly to it.

Sharing a folder works the same way as sharing a file. Simply press the share button next to it and copy its URL.

Press the Share-Button to share an entire folder.

End-users perspective

End users will receive a work.ink link like usual.

Work.ink Link leading to a Work.ink Files upload, in this case, a folder. (This is a Work.ink Premium user, thus there are no ads on the page)

After the user completes the redirection, the user will either see a file download (if only a single file is shared) or the contents of a folder.

Folder in Work.ink Files from the end-users perspective.

Here the user can click on a file to view it and download it. If your folder contains multiple images, a gallery is shown to the user, allowing quick navigation.

File view from the folder.

By pressing "Download", the user can download the selected file.

The files link generated by a work.ink redirection is valid for 30 minutes, after that, the user has to pass your redirection again.

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