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# How to Share Media Files Publicly on Edworking

Edworking’s file library lets you share existing assets without having to re‑upload them. Below you will learn how to find a file that is already in your space (an image and a sample PDF), enable public sharing and then verify that the public link works. The steps begin from the **Files** page — no sign‑in or upload instructions are included, as you indicated those are not needed.

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# 1. Open an existing image and enable public sharing

1. On the Edworking **Files** page, locate the image you wish to share. In our case, we selected **workshop.jpg** from the list of files. Double‑clicking the row opens the file in an overlay viewer.
2. In the viewer, click the **three‑dot menu** in the top‑right corner and choose **Share**. A small “Share to Public” dialog appears with a **Public sharing** toggle.
3. Turn on the **Public sharing** switch. When enabled, the switch turns blue and a **Copy Link** button appears below the toggleClick **Copy Link** to copy the newly generated public URL to your clipboard, then click **Done** to close the dialog.

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# 2. Verify the image’s public link

1. Open a new browser tab or window and paste the copied link in the address bar. When the page loads, you will see a simple public view of the image with buttons to **Download** and **Copy URL**No login is required, confirming that the file is shared publicly.
2. Share this link with anyone who needs access to the image. They can view or download the file without an Edworking account.

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# 3. Share a PDF file publicly

1. Return to the **Files** page and double‑click **sample.pdf** to open it. The PDF appears in the viewer with scroll bars. Open the **three‑dot menu** and select **Share**.
2. In the “Share to Public” dialog, toggle **Public sharing** on. The blue switch indicates that sharing is enabled and activates the **Copy Link** buttonClick **Copy Link** and then **Done**.

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# 4. Test the PDF’s public link

1. Paste the copied link into a new browser tab or private window. Unlike images, Edworking’s public PDF page does not embed a viewer; instead, the page shows buttons to **Download** or **Copy URL** for the file. This confirms that the PDF is publicly accessible and can be downloaded by anyone.
2. If you need to preview the PDF before sharing, you can always open it from the Files page while logged in. For public recipients, provide the shared link so they can download the document.

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# 5. Key takeaways

* You can share any file already stored in your Edworking space without re‑uploading it. Use the file viewer’s **Share** option to enable public sharing.
* When **Public sharing** is on, the file receives a unique URL. Anyone with this link can access the file without logging in.
* Images open directly in a public viewer, whereas PDFs require downloading from the public page. Both methods confirm that the file is shared publicly.