What This Screen Does
This is your file management dashboard — think of it as a bird’s-eye view of all your stored files and folders. It shows you how much storage you are using across different cloud services (Dropbox, Drive, OneDrive), breaks down your data activity over time, and gives you quick access to your folders and recently added files. You can also upload new files and create new folders right from this screen.
How to Get There
Open the dashboard.
In the left-hand menu, click File.
You are now on the File Manager Overview screen.
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Review Cloud Storage Widgets
At the top of the screen you will see three cards showing your connected cloud storage services:
Widget | What It Shows |
Dropbox | How much space you have used out of your total Dropbox allowance. Displayed as a progress bar with exact numbers. |
Drive | How much space you have used out of your total Google Drive allowance. |
OneDrive | How much space you have used out of your total OneDrive allowance. |
Each card shows an icon for the service, a progress bar, and the used/total storage in a human-readable format (e.g. “2.4 GB / 24 GB”).
These widgets are for reference only — there is nothing to click or edit here.
2. View Data Activity Chart
Below the storage widgets on the left side you will find the Data Activity chart.
This is a stacked bar chart that shows how much data has been generated across four categories: Images, Media, Documents, and Other.
By default the chart shows the Week view.
To change the time range, click the dropdown button in the top-right corner of the chart card and select one of the available options:
Time Range | Labels Shown |
Week | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Month | Jan through Dec |
Year | 2018 through 2022 |
Hover over any bar to see the exact data size for that category and time period.
Each category is color-coded: primary color for Images, red for Media, yellow for Documents, and grey for Other.
3. Browse Folders
Below the Data Activity chart you will see a Folders panel.
Folders are displayed in a horizontal scrollable row.
Each folder card shows:
A folder icon
The folder name
The folder size and number of files inside
Avatars of people the folder is shared with (if any)
A star icon to mark the folder as a favourite
A three-dot menu (⋮) for more actions
Folder Actions
Click the three-dot menu (⋮) on any folder to see these options:
Action | What It Does |
Copy Link | Copies the folder’s URL to your clipboard. You will see a “Copied!” notification. |
Share | Opens a dialog where you can invite people by email and manage who has access. |
Edit | Opens a dialog where you can rename the folder. |
Delete | Asks you to confirm, then removes the folder. |
Click on a folder’s name to open its details panel, where you can see more information, toggle favourite status, copy the link, or delete the folder.
To view all folders, click the View All link on the right side of the Folders header. This takes you to the full File Manager screen.
Create a New Folder
Click the + button next to the “Folders” heading.
A dialog titled New Folder will appear.
Type a name for the folder in the Folder name field.
Click the Create button to save your new folder.
The dialog will close and your new folder will appear in the list.
Field | Required | What to Enter |
Folder name | Yes | A descriptive name for your folder (e.g. “Marketing Assets”, “Q1 Reports”). |
4. Browse Recent Files
Below the Folders section you will see a Recent Files panel.
The five most recently added files are listed here.
Each file row shows:
A thumbnail icon based on the file type (image, video, document, etc.)
The file name
The file size and the date it was last modified
Avatars of people the file is shared with (if any)
A star icon to favourite the file
A three-dot menu (⋮) for more actions
File Actions
Click the three-dot menu (⋮) on any file to see these options:
Action | What It Does |
Copy Link | Copies the file’s URL to your clipboard. |
Share | Opens a sharing dialog to invite others by email. |
Delete | Removes the file. |
Click on a file’s name to open a details panel with full information about the file.
To view all files, click the View All link on the right side of the Recent Files header.
5. Upload Files
There are two ways to upload files from this screen:
Option A: Drag-and-Drop Upload Box
On the right side of the screen you will see an upload area with a cloud icon and the text Upload file.
Drag files from your computer and drop them onto this area.
You can also click the upload area to open a file picker.
Option B: Upload Dialog
Click the + button next to the “Recent Files” heading.
An Upload Files dialog will appear.
Drag files into the upload zone inside the dialog, or click to browse your computer.
Your selected files will appear as a list in the dialog.
To remove a single file, click the remove button next to it.
To remove all files at once, click the Remove all button.
Click the Upload button to finish uploading.
6. Check Storage Overview
On the right side of the screen (or at the top on mobile devices) you will find the Storage Overview card.
A radial gauge shows the percentage of total storage used.
Below the gauge, a breakdown lists how much space each file type is using:
Category | Icon | What It Includes |
Images | Image icon | Photos, graphics, and other image files (JPEG, PNG, etc.) |
Media | Video icon | Videos, audio files, and other media content. |
Documents | Document icon | PDFs, spreadsheets, text files, and similar documents. |
Other | File icon | Any file that does not fit the categories above. |
Each category shows the number of files and the total storage used.
The gauge label shows how much storage you have used out of your 50 GB allowance.
7. Upgrade Your Plan (Optional)
Below the Storage Overview you will see a promotional card encouraging you to upgrade.
Click the Upgrade Plan button if you need more storage space.
This will take you to the plan upgrade flow.
What Happens Behind the Scenes
Uploading a File
You drop a file onto the upload area (or select via file picker)
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File is read locally and a preview URL is created
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File appears in the upload list inside the dialog
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You click "Upload"
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Dialog closes and the file is added to your file list
Creating a New Folder
You click the "+" button next to "Folders"
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New Folder dialog opens
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You type a folder name and click "Create"
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Folder name is saved
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Dialog closes and the new folder appears in the Folders row
Deleting a Folder
You click the three-dot menu on a folder
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You select "Delete"
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Confirmation dialog appears: "Are you sure you want to delete?"
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You click "Delete" to confirm
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Folder is removed from the list
Troubleshooting
“I cannot see the Storage Overview chart”
On small screens (mobile phones), the Storage Overview card moves to the top of the page instead of the right side.
Scroll to the top of the screen — you should find it there.
If it still does not appear, try refreshing the page.
“My uploaded file does not show up in Recent Files”
The Recent Files panel only displays the five most recent files.
If you uploaded a file but the list was already full, your file may not be visible here. Click View All to see every file in the full File Manager.
Also, files uploaded via the drag-and-drop box on the right side are stored locally in the current session. Make sure to complete the upload process.
“I tried to create a folder but nothing happened”
Make sure you actually typed a name into the Folder name field. The field cannot be empty.
After typing the name, click the Create button — do not just close the dialog.
If the dialog closed without creating the folder, open it again and try once more.
“The Data Activity chart is not showing any data”
Make sure you have selected the correct time range (Week, Month, or Year) from the dropdown at the top-right of the chart card.
If all bars are empty, it may mean there has been no file activity during the selected period.
Try switching to a different time range to see if data appears there.
If the problem persists, refresh the page — the chart data may not have loaded properly.
“I cannot drag and drop files into the upload area”
Make sure you are dragging the file directly from your computer’s file explorer onto the upload zone.
Some browsers may block drag-and-drop if certain security settings are enabled. Try clicking the upload area instead to use the file picker.
Ensure the file is not too large for your browser to handle. Very large files may cause the drop to fail silently.
“The three-dot menu on a folder or file does not open”
Click directly on the three-dot icon (⋮). Clicking next to it may open the file or folder details panel instead.
If the menu opens but immediately closes, try clicking more slowly and deliberately.
Refresh the page if the problem continues — it may be a temporary rendering issue.
“I clicked ‘Copy Link’ but nothing was copied”
Your browser needs permission to access the clipboard. If you see a browser popup asking for clipboard access, click Allow.
You should see a “Copied!” notification at the bottom of the screen when the link is successfully copied.
If the notification does not appear, try again or manually copy the link from the file or folder details panel.
“I do not see the Upgrade Plan card”
The Upgrade Plan card is located below the Storage Overview on the right side of the screen.
On mobile devices, you may need to scroll down past the folders and recent files sections to find it.
This card is informational — if your current plan has enough storage, you can safely ignore it.