Your OwlCloudHost dashboard makes it easy to upload files, upload folders, create new folders, and manage all your content in one place. This guide explains every upload option and all the actions you can perform on your files, including secure sharing and advanced link settings.
You can upload files directly from your dashboard.
Steps:
• Go to My Files (Dashboard).
• Click Upload.
• Select one or multiple files from your device.
• Your upload begins immediately and appears in your file list once complete.
You can upload entire folders, including all files inside them.
Steps:
• Click Upload.
• Select Folder.
• Choose the folder you want to upload.
• OwlCloudHost will recreate the folder structure automatically.
To keep your storage organized:
• Click New Folder.
• Enter a name.
• Click Create.
Drag any file or folder from your computer into the dashboard to upload instantly.
Managing Your Files
Once your files are uploaded, you can perform a variety of actions to organize, share, and control your content.
OwlCloudHost lets you preview a wide range of file types directly in your browser — no software required. This makes it easy to review documents, watch videos, and listen to audio without downloading anything.
You can preview:
• Images — JPG, PNG, GIF, SVG, WebP
• Videos — MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, and more
• Audio files — MP3, WAV, AAC, and others
• PDF documents
• Text files — TXT, MD, JSON, LOG, and more
• Microsoft Office files, including:
• Word (DOC, DOCX)
• Excel (XLS, XLSX)
• PowerPoint (PPT, PPTX)
Even if you don’t have Microsoft Office installed, you can still open and view these files instantly.
With the built‑in viewer, you can:
• Read documents page by page
• Scroll through spreadsheets
• View PowerPoint slides
• Watch videos directly in your browser
• Listen to audio files without downloading
• Zoom in and out
• Navigate pages, sheets, or slides
Everything loads securely inside your browser, giving you a fast and convenient way to check your files before sharing, organizing, or downloading.
OwlCloudHost gives you two ways to share your files:
1. Invite People (Collaborative Sharing)
You can invite specific people to access your file or folder.
They can:
• View the file
• Download it (if allowed)
• Upload or share files into your workspace (if you grant permission)
This is ideal for teams, clients, or shared projects.
Steps:
• Right‑click the file or folder.
• Select Share.
• Choose Invite People.
• Enter their email address.
• Choose their permission level.
• Send the invitation.
You can generate a unique, secure link that anyone can access.
This link includes advanced link settings you can turn on or off depending on your needs.
Link Settings You Can Enable:
• Link Expiration — Set a date when the link will automatically stop working.
• Password Protect — Add a password users must enter to access the file.
• Allow Download — Users with the link can download the item.
• Allow Import — Users with the link can import the item into their own OwlCloudHost drive.
• Allow Direct Access — Users can access the file’s content directly using the link (ideal for embedding or streaming).
All these features must be enabled manually inside the shareable link settings.
Once a link is created, you can copy it instantly:
• Right‑click the file
• Select Copy Link
Mark important files or folders as Starred for quick access.
Move files or folders to keep your storage organized.
Rename any file or folder at any time.
Create a duplicate of any file for backups or templates.
Download files to your device.
Folders are downloaded as ZIP files.
Delete files safely.
Items stay in Trash until permanently removed.