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Uploading Files

Learn how to upload files to Shorebird OS. Files can be uploaded to the general files area or linked directly to projects and clients.

Quick Upload​

The fastest way to upload:

  1. Navigate to Files
  2. Click + Upload or drag files to the window
  3. Files begin uploading immediately
  4. Wait for upload to complete

Upload Methods​

Drag and Drop​

  1. Open the Files area
  2. Drag files from your computer
  3. Drop onto the upload zone
  4. Files upload automatically

Click to Upload​

  1. Click + Upload
  2. Browse your computer
  3. Select file(s)
  4. Click Open

Multiple Files​

  • Select multiple files at once
  • Drag entire folders
  • Batch uploads process in parallel

Uploading to Specific Locations​

To a Project​

  1. Open the project
  2. Go to Files tab
  3. Upload here → files auto-link to project

To a Client​

  1. Open the client record
  2. Go to Files tab
  3. Upload → files auto-link to client

To a Folder​

  1. Open the target folder
  2. Upload files
  3. Files save to that folder

File Size Limits​

File TypeMaximum Size
Documents50 MB
Images25 MB
Videos500 MB
Other50 MB
Large Files

For files over the limit, consider compressing before upload or using external storage and linking.

Upload Progress​

Track upload status:

  • Progress bar shows percentage
  • Multiple files show individual progress
  • Cancel button for each upload
  • Notification when complete

After Uploading​

Once uploaded, you can:

  • Add to folders
  • Link to projects/clients
  • Add tags
  • Share with team
  • Generate share links