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Files App - Store and organize files in Hive

Keep your team’s documents, images, and other files together with the Files app. Upload files, organize them into folders, and choose who can access them.

Written by Ellen Kajca

Open the Files app

  1. Open Apps in Hive.

  2. Find Files and select Open.

You can also pin Files for quick access from your navigation.

Upload files

  1. Open the folder where you want to store your files.

  2. Select Upload and choose files from your computer.

You can also drag and drop files onto the page.

Organize files into folders

Create folders to organize files by team, project, or topic.

  1. Select the option to create a folder.

  2. Enter a Folder name.

  3. Choose a Parent folder if you want to place it inside another folder.

  4. Choose who can access it.

  5. Select Save.

To reorganize an existing file or folder, open its three-dot menu and select Move. Select Move to root to move it out of its current folder to the top level.

Choose who can access files

Open a file or folder’s three-dot menu, select Edit, and review its Sharing settings:

  • Only me: Keep the item private.

  • Specific people: Share with selected people or teams.

  • All workspace members: Make the item available across your workspace.

Select Save after making changes. Available sharing controls depend on your permissions.

Find and preview files

Use Search files and folders to find an item. Switch between Grid view for visual browsing and List view for a more compact layout.

For supported file types, use Preview to view the file in Hive. If a preview isn’t available, select Download to open it on your computer.

Some document previews show only the first page. Download the file to view the full document.

Manage your files

Open an item’s three-dot menu to see available options, including:

  • Edit: Update its name or sharing settings.

  • Move: Place it in another folder.

  • Copy: Create a copy.

  • Download: Save a file to your computer.

  • Delete: Remove the item after reviewing the confirmation.

The options you see depend on the item and your access.

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