Amazon WorkDocs | Sharing Flashcards
Can I lock and unlock files using the Amazon WorkDocs mobile apps?
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Yes. The Amazon WorkDocs mobile app allows you to lock and unlock files, and request a file to be unlocked.
How do I share a file with others?
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Users can share files inside or outside their organization by sharing a link or inviting anyone using a valid email address. They can create a shareable link for any file on Amazon WorkDocs by clicking “Share a link”
What options do I have when I select “Share a Link”
You can select from the following options for the link:
Enable or disable your link: all links are enabled by default when you click “Share a Link”
What options do I have when I select “Share by invite”
You can invite users inside your organization as co-owners, contributors, or viewers. Only co-owners and contributors can edit your file. You can also enter any email address to invite a guest user from outside your organization. Guest users are only viewers, and cannot invite additional users. There is no charge for guest users.
Do guest users need to create a WorkDocs account?
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Yes, when you invite a guest user they will be prompted to create a guest user account the first time the log in to WorkDocs.
What can a guest user access in WorkDocs?
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Guest users can access any files shared with them in the “Shared with me”
How can I tell which files are shared?
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Any file shared by “Share a Link”
Who can share a particular file?
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The file owner and co-owner can share the file with others. You can learn more about file and folder permissions in our documentation.
For shared files, can I assign specific rights to what other users can do with the file?
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When sharing using “Share a Link”
Can I share folders?
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Yes. You can share a folder by selecting the folder you would like to share, and click “Share a Link”
How do permissions work for shared folders?
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When you share a folder, permissions for the shared folder carry over to the documents within that folder, so contributors of the shared folder will be contributors for all documents within the folder. Similarly, viewers of the folder will be viewers for all documents within the folder.
Can I request permission to a file or folder using the WorkDocs web or mobile apps?
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Yes. If you know the location of a file or folder, you can request permission, and provide a reason for your request, using web client or the app.
Can users share a file with someone outside my organization?
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Yes. You can share a file with someone outside your organization using “Share a Link”
