Workstorm’s file access controls allow the File Owner to select a permission level when they upload or share the file to a Message, Stream, or Task. Please see the following table for a breakdown of permissions:
Permission Level | Available Actions | |||
Preview | Share | Download | View Details and Access | |
Owner* | X | X | X | X |
Download | X | X | X | X |
Share | X | X | X | |
View | X |
To share a file:
- Open the File Access pop-up:
- In the Files feature, a Stream’s Files, or Message’s Files, click on the ellipsis icon. Then, click Share.
- In a Direct Message, Channel, or Announcement, click Share beneath the file thumbnail.


- Enter the name of the Message, Stream, or Task with which you would like to share the file and click the matching result.

- To assign a permission level, click on the dropdown to the right of the file recipient and select Download, Share, or View. To revoke access for a recipient, click the Remove Share icon.

- Add additional recipients as needed. Then, click Save.
