How do I add a Google Doc, Dropbox links, etc. to Files & Folders?

It is possible to add Google Doc links, Dropbox links, and more to Multi-Student files and individual student Files & Folders. For information on how your students can add document links, see "How do my students add Google Doc, Dropbox links, etc.?"

• Multi-Student Files
• Individual Student Folders
• Parent/Contact Profile Folders 

• How to locate the link for a Google Doc file
• How to locate the share link for a Dropbox file

Multi-Student Files

1. From the Students Main page, click on Add Multi-Student Files

2. You'll then see the options to Link from connected Google Drive and Add a Link:

   1. If you select Google Drive, you will open to a list of files in your Google Drive to select. 
      

      1. Once you select your file(s), you will be able to select the folder and visibility, or choose to upload additional files.
         

   2. If you select Link from URL, there will be a single screen to select folder, file name, and URL.
      

3. The document will then appear within the folder and clicking on it will launch the online document in a new window.

TIP: You can share a "view only" Google Doc file to create a template that students can personalize for their own use. Watch the video below for detailed instructions. 

Individual Student Folders

1. Navigate to the student's profile page and click on "Add Files & Folders" 
2. Follow steps 2-3 from above, and you're all set!
    

Parent/Contact Profile Folders

1. Navigate to the contact's profile page and click on "Add Files & Folders"
2. Follow steps 2-3 above, and that's it!

Here's how to locate the link for a Google Doc file:

1. Click the 'Share' button in the upper right-hand corner when viewing your Google Doc.

2. Copy the link in the input box. Tip: Be sure the visibility settings are set so anyone may view the Google Doc. You can amend the role you want them to have (i.e. viewer, commenter, or editor).