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Inviting Collaborators

Learn how to invite others to your shares.

Team Share with Multiple Members

Adding Members​

To invite someone to your share:

  1. Open or select the share
  2. Click Members (or right-click → Members)
  3. Click Add Member
  4. Enter their email address
  5. Select a role (Viewer, Editor, or Admin)
  6. Click Add

The person will see your share in their Handrive app under your name.

Choosing the Right Role​

If they need to...Assign...
Just view and download filesViewer
Upload and edit filesEditor
Help manage membersAdmin

When in doubt, start with Viewer and upgrade later.

Requirements​

For someone to access your share:

  1. They must have a Handrive account
  2. Their account must use the email address you invite
  3. They must be online to browse or download files

What Members See​

When you invite someone:

  • Your share appears in their sidebar (under your name)
  • They can browse the file list
  • They can download files based on their role
  • They can see other members of the share

Managing Members​

View All Members​

  1. Right-click the share → Members
  2. See the list of all members and their roles

Change a Member's Role​

  1. Open the Members panel
  2. Click the member's current role
  3. Select the new role

Remove a Member​

  1. Open the Members panel
  2. Find the member
  3. Click the remove button (X or trash icon)
  4. Confirm removal
note

Only Owners and Admins can add, remove, or change member roles.

Collaboration Tips​

  • Communicate - Let people know when you've invited them
  • Explain permissions - Tell members what they can and can't do
  • Review regularly - Remove members who no longer need access
  • Use descriptive names - Name your share clearly so members know what it's for