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How to create direct-download links for specific files within a shared folder in FileCloud, bypassing the landing page and initiating the download immediately when the link is clicked.

Original Question or Issue:

How to create direct-download links for specific files within a shared folder in FileCloud, bypassing the landing page and initiating the download immediately when the link is clicked.

Environment:

  • Product - FileCloud Server
  • Version - Any
  • Platform - Any

Steps to Reproduce:

  1. Create a public share for a folder containing one or more files.
  2. Copy the shared-folder URL.
  3. Open the URL in a browser.
  4. Observe that the FileCloud landing page or folder contents page appears.
  5. Select a file and use the download option to download the file.

Error or Log Message:

 

Defect or Enhancement Number:

 

Cause:

The standard public shared-folder URL opens the FileCloud landing page or folder contents page. A direct-download URL is required to initiate a file download without displaying the landing page.

Resolution or Workaround:

Create a direct-download link for each required file within the public shared folder.

  1. Hover over the shared folder, select the Share icon, and choose Copy link to clipboard.
  2. Open the copied URL in a text editor.
  3. Replace the FileCloud page path:/ui/core/index.html?mode=public&shareto=#expl-tablwith:core/downloadfile
  4. Append the file path and filename to the URL.Example — File in the top-level folder:customers.docx&filename=customers.docxExample — File in a subfolder:images/background.png&filename=background.png
  5. Save and distribute the modified direct-download URL.

The procedure supports public shares from both My Files and Team Folders.

Important: A separate direct-download link is required for each file. The standard shared-folder URL continues to open the folder contents page. The direct-download method does not provide a single link to download multiple individual files simultaneously.

Documentation: Creating Direct File Download Links from a Public Folder Share

 

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