Create embed codes for files and folders

Create embed codes for files and folders

Easily create embed codes for files and folders stored in a Team Folder or My Folders and add them to websites and blogs. External users will be able to view and download the embedded files and folders from websites and blogs.

To create an embed code for a file or folder:

1. Select a file or folder from a Team Folder or My Folders.
2. Click the More actions icon  next to the delete icon in the top action bar.

3. Select New embed code from the dropdown.
Alternatively, you can right-click the file or folder and select New embed code.

The embed code will be created and displayed in a dialog.



4. Click Copy to copy the embed code, then add it to the required websites and blogs.



When a folder is embedded on a website or blog, external users can preview and download all the files stored inside.





To delete embed code of a file or folder:

1. Select a file or folder from a Team Folder or My Folders.
2. Click the More actions icon  next to the delete icon in the top action bar.

3. Select Embed code from the dropdown.
Alternatively, you can right-click the file or folder and select Embed code.

Delete embed code

4. Click Delete embed code.

Deleting embed codes will remove access to embedded files and folders for external users

Notes
  1. You can only create one embed code for a file or folder, but you can add them to multiple websites or blogs.
  2. Zoho WorkDrive supports preview for 160+ file formats. View the complete list of supported files and their limitations here.
  3. With WorkDrive, you can embed all 160+ file types (including PDFs, images, and videos) on websites and blogs.
  4. Access stats for embedded files and folders are not yet supported in WorkDrive.
Information
For Team Folders
  1. The external sharing feature can be enabled or disabled at the team level by the super admin or an admin
  2. When external sharing is enabled at the team level, Team Folder Admins can choose to enable or disable external sharing within their Team Folders
  3. If external sharing is enabled, only Admins and Organizers in a Team Folder can create embed codes for their files and folders
  4. If external sharing is disabled,
    1. Admins and Organizers in a Team Folder cannot create new embed codes or manage existing embed codes for files and folders
    2. All previously created embed codes will become invalid, and embedded files and folders on websites or blogs will not be accessible to external users
For My Folders
  1. If external sharing is enabled at the team level, any team members can create embed codes for files and folders in My Folders
  2. If external sharing is disabled, team members cannot create new embed codes or manage existing embed codes for files and folders in My Folders

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