Collaboration between Egnyte Users – Egnyte

Collaboration with other Egnyte users is quick and easy. Anyone with access to a file in Egnyte can easily collaborate with others by adding messages in the Comments tab. Users can use "@name" mentions to tag another Egnyte user, ensuring they receive a notification along with the message content and a link to the file. For the Egnyte mobile app on iOS or Android, users will receive instant push notifications when mentioned on a file.

Standard Users cannot use @name mentions to tag another Standard user.

Click here to watch a video demonstrating how users can collaborate in Egnyte.

Use Cases

File Discussions

Collaborators can be notified to provide input on a designated file. When the file is opened in the Web UI or any of the mobile apps, the relevant file and corresponding discussion can be easily referenced.

For WebUI:

For iOS:

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For Android:

File Sharing

Quickly share a file with other Egnyte users on the domain who already have permission for the file. Mention them in a comment and the collaborators will receive an email and a push notification on their mobile device(s) (if enabled).

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Another way to share a file with Egnyte users who already have permissions is by sending a direct link. This link is available in the details tab when previewing the file and works on the Web UI, iOS devices, and Android devices.
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The direct link is the URL address of the file within the Egnyte domain, ensuring continuous accessibility except in the following scenarios:
- When the file/folder associated with the direct link is deleted. Note that deleting a version of the file does not impact the direct link.
- When accessing the direct link, the recipient lacks permission to the source folder.
Moving or renaming a file/folder will not alter the direct link. Copying a file will generate a new direct link for the copy.

Request File Edits

Collaborators can be mentioned and instructed to edit a Microsoft Office file. The file can be opened in Office Online on a desktop or mobile device, and changes will automatically be saved back to Egnyte. For more information on the Microsoft integration with Egnyte, refer to this article on the Helpdesk.