NoW 365 oFS - How to share files and folders in iOS with no password (iOS)
Updated On: Nov 14, 2025
Overview
How to share files or folders on the iOS so anyone with a link can access it without a password
Scope of This How To Article
This How To Article applies to Apple iPhone, iPad, iOS, NoW365 oFS (oneFileSync)
Prerequisites and Requirements
For additional system requirements information, please visit NoW 365 oFS - System Requirements
App store access on the iPhone
Internet Access on the iPhone
Other Notes
oneFileSync (oFS) Powered by FileCloud is a part of the NoW 365 Digital Workspace
Steps
Step 1.0 - Share Files or Folders
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1.1 | Launch FileCloud |
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| Browse to your files or folders that you would like to share |
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| Once you have located the file or folder, tap the … associated with the file | |
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1.5 | Optional You can set the expiration date for this share by tapping edit. Once complete, you can move on to the next step |
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1.6 | Optional You can limit the number of downloads for this share by tapping edit. Once complete, you can move on to the next step |
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1.7 | We will now change who we will share this link to and how
Tap the indicated drop down arrow (first one) under the Sharing Permission section |
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1.8 | Select Allow anyone with Link |
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1.9 | If you see warning, go ahead and click ok. Depending on your oFS Security Policy, the default file sharing method may be set to “Specific users and groups”. If this is the case, then you will get a warning when you switch to a different sharing method. |
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1.9 | We will now change what users can do with the link. Tap the indicated drop down arrow under the Sharing Permission section |
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1.10 | Even though users with this link can access the shared content, you can still define what people can do with the shared content
Select your sharing permission as indicated. |
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1.11 | You can now share the link using the iOS native share button, or share it manually by using the clip board icon to copy the link |
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1.12 | Close the sharing when ready. |
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The changes documented above are specific to the NIRIX Shared Hosting Environment only. |
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