How to share files and folders using the Proton Drive mobile apps

Proton Drive mobile apps let you conveniently and securely share your files and folders from your iPhone/iPad or Android phone or tablet.

This article explains how to create, copy, and share a link to your file or folder. It also shows you how to set a password or expiration date for extra protection and how to stop sharing a file or folder.

iPhone or iPad (iOS/iPadOS)

On iOS and iPadOS, you can share a file with a sharing link, or by sending an email invite.

Share via link

1. Open the Proton Drive app. In My files, find the file or folder you want to share and tap the vertical ellipsis (three dots ⋮) icon.

2. Select Share from the menu.

3. Under Sharing options, enable the Anyone with the link toggle.

4. By default, recipients get view-only access to your file. To give them editing permissions, tap Can view, then select Can edit from the menu.

5. Your sharing link is created. Tap Copy link to copy it to your clipboard and share with others.

Remember, anyone with this link will have access to the file or folder you’ve shared.

Add a password and expiration date

Once you’ve created a sharing link, you can add password-protection and an expiration date. We’ve written a dedicated guide explaining how to do this.

Learn how to add password protection and expiration to shareable links in Proton Drive

Unshare a sharing link

1. Open the Proton Drive app. In My files, find the file or folder you want to share and tap the vertical ellipsis (three dots ⋮) icon.

2. Select Share from the menu.

3. Under Sharing options, disable the Anyone with the link toggle.

4. This will permanently disable your sharing link, and anyone with the link will lose access. If you’re sure you want to continue, tap Stop sharing.

All done. If you want to share your file or folder again, just create a new link.

Share via email

1. Open the Proton Drive app. In My files, find the file or folder you want to share and tap the vertical ellipsis (three dots ⋮) icon.

2. Select Share from the menu.

3. Under Sharing options, tap Add people or group to share.

4. Enter invite details:

• Add people: Enter the email address of the person you want to share with. You can invite multiple people.
• Assign permissions: By default, recipients can view and edit your file. To change to view-only permissions, tap Can edit, then select Viewer from the menu.
• Add a message (optional): Write a message for your recipients.

Once you’re done, tap Send (➤).

We’ll send an email to your recipients with a link to your file.

Unshare a file shared by email

1. Open the Proton Drive app. In My files, find the file or folder you want to share and tap the vertical ellipsis (three dots ⋮) icon.

2. Select Share from the menu.

3. Scroll to Shared with and find the person you want to unshare your file with. Tap their email address.

4. Select Remove access from the menu.

5. Repeat the process for anyone else who you no longer want to have access to your file.

Android

Share via email

1. Tap the vertical three dots next to the file or folder you want to share.

2. Select Share.

3. Add the recipient email in the Add people field.

4. You can also assign Editor or Viewer access permission (the default option is Editor).

5. The recipient will receive an email with an invitation to access the shared file or folder.

Create a sharing link

You can also share files and folders with a public link.

1. Tap the vertical three dots next to the file or folder you want to share.

2. Select Manage access.

3. Create a share link by toggling on Share with anyone.

4. You can now copy the link and share your link anywhere.

Add a password and expiration date

Once you’ve created a sharing link, you can add password-protection and an expiration date. We’ve written a dedicated guide explaining how to do this.

Learn how to add password protection and expiration to shareable links in Proton Drive

Stop sharing a link

1. Tap the vertical three dots next to a shared file or folder.

2. Select Manage access.

3. Select Stop sharing and confirm the action.