Uploading and Sharing Files

Uploading Files

There are several ways to upload files to TeamFizz:

Method 1: Direct Upload to Projects

1. Open Your Project

   Navigate to the project where you want to upload files.

2. Go to Files Tab

   Click on the "Files" section within the project.

3. Click "Upload Files"

   Or drag and drop files directly into the browser window.

4. Select Files

   Choose one or more files from your computer.

5. Add Description (Optional)

   Provide context about the files you're uploading.

6. Upload

   Click "Upload" and wait for the process to complete.

Method 2: Drag and Drop

The fastest way to upload files:

1. Select Files on Your Computer

   Open your file explorer or finder.

2. Drag Files to TeamFizz

   Drag and drop files anywhere in the project, task, or message area.

3. Automatic Upload

   Files will upload automatically with a progress indicator.

Method 3: Paste from Clipboard

1. Copy Image or Screenshot

   Use Ctrl+C (Windows) or Cmd+C (Mac) to copy.

2. Paste in TeamFizz

   Use Ctrl+V or Cmd+V in a message or task.

3. Image Uploads Automatically

   Perfect for sharing screenshots quickly!

Supported File Types

TeamFizz supports a wide range of file formats:

File Size Limits

• Free Plan: 50 MB per file
• Starter Plan: 100 MB per file
• Professional Plan: 250 MB per file
• Premium/Enterprise: 500 MB per file

Attaching Files

Files can be attached to various places in TeamFizz:

Attach to Tasks

1. Open the Task

   Click on the task you want to attach files to.

2. Click "Attach Files"

   Or drag files directly onto the task.

3. Files Appear in Task

   Team members can view and download attached files.

Attach to Messages

1. Compose Your Message

   Start typing in chat or a comment.

2. Click Attachment Icon

   Look for the paperclip icon in the message composer.

3. Select Files

   Choose files to attach and they'll upload inline.

4. Send Message

   Files are shared immediately with the message.

Attach to Projects

Files uploaded to a project are accessible to all project members in the Files section.

File Preview

Many file types can be previewed directly in TeamFizz without downloading:

• Images (JPG, PNG, GIF, SVG)
• PDFs
• Text files
• Code files with syntax highlighting

Organizing Files

Keep your files organized for easy access:

File Organization Features

Creating Folders

1. Navigate to Files

   Go to the project or organization Files section.

2. Click "New Folder"

   Or use the folder icon.

3. Name Your Folder

   Use descriptive names like "Design Assets" or "Contracts."

4. Move Files to Folder

   Drag and drop files into folders.

File Metadata

For each file, you can view:

• File name and type
• Upload date and time
• Uploaded by (user)
• File size
• Associated project/task
• Number of downloads
• Version history

Finding Files

Quickly locate files with TeamFizz's powerful search:

Global File Search

1. Open Search

   Press Ctrl+K (Windows) or Cmd+K (Mac) for quick search.

2. Enter Search Term

   Type the file name or keywords.

3. Filter by Type

   Narrow results to files only.

4. Click to Open

   Select the file to preview or download.

Advanced Filters

Refine your file search:

• File Type: Filter by images, documents, etc.
• Upload Date: Find files from specific time periods
• Uploaded By: See files from specific team members
• Project: Limit search to specific projects
• Size: Find large files to manage storage

Recent Files

Access your recently viewed or uploaded files from the sidebar for quick reference.

Sharing & Permissions

Control who can access your files:

File Permissions

External Sharing

Share files with people outside your organization:

1. Select a File

   Click on the file you want to share.

2. Click "Share"

   Or get shareable link option.

3. Generate Link

   Create a secure, time-limited link.

4. Set Expiration (Optional)

   Choose when the link should expire.

5. Copy and Share

   Send the link via email or messaging.

Storage Limits

Understand your storage allocation:

Managing Storage

Monitor and optimize your storage usage:

• Storage Dashboard: View usage by project and file type
• Large Files Report: Identify files taking up the most space
• Archive Old Files: Move completed project files to archives
• Delete Duplicates: Remove redundant files
• Compress Files: Use ZIP for groups of files

Best Practices