Share files from other apps using idgard

Share files from other apps using idgard

idgard offers the possibility to share files from another app via idgard and, thus, to load them into your boxes.

 

To share files from other apps using idgard:

1.   Open the app that contains the files that you want to share.

2.   Select the files that you want to share.

3.   Select the Share icon.
An overview of apps that you can use for sending is displayed.

4.   Select idgard.

5.   Sign in to idgard if required.
An overview of your available boxes is displayed. Boxes where you have no write permission have a grey background.

6.   Select a box.

7.   Navigate to the folder where you want to store the shared files. Create a new folder if required.

8.   Select Upload.
The files that you have shared in the other app are uploaded into the selected box.


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