Zoho WorkDrive is a content collaboration platform designed specifically for teams to store, share, manage, and work together on files of any size. In this article, we’ll focus on how securely you can share your WorkDrive files and folders with external users or any specific individuals outside your teams.

Business scenario:

What is external file sharing?

Benefits of using external file sharing on WorkDrive:

• Secure Files with Passwords: You can add passwords when you share confidential files using links. Anybody who tries to open the link will have to provide the password you've set for the file.
  
  
• Set Expiration Periods for Accessing Links: Sometimes your team makes deals with clients for a fixed period. You can set expiration periods for the links you share to ensure that they won't have access to your files once the contract ends.
  
  
• Allow file Downloads: You can decide on whether to allow or restrict users from downloading a file while sharing it. 
  
  
• Request User Data: As an added layer of security, every file shared externally can be tracked, allowing you to see when your clients view the document. You can request them to enter details like name, contact or email id, in order to access the document.
  
  
• Share Larger Files: The need to share large files arises in many business environments, from extensive written documents to files heavy with video or image content. File sharing allows you to avoid the inconvenience of reaching the point at which file transfer becomes a hindrance.
  
  
  
  

So, how is external sharing done in WorkDrive?