Overview

File Management in Alluvial allows project administrators to:

• Organize and store project files in structured directories
• Upload and manage documents, data, or media
• Generate secure temporary links for external sharing

This feature is useful for tasks such as linking repository-stored data to a report or sharing resources across a project.

Accessing File Management

1. Navigate to your project’s administration page.
2. Click File Management to open the file management view.

Creating and Managing Directories

Create a Directory

1. Click CREATE NEW.
   
2. Complete the form.
   

Manage an Existing Directory

• Use the ellipses (⁝) to open the file management options for that directory.
• Select Manage Files to start adding files and subdirectories.
  

Adding Files and Subdirectories

1. Within the chosen directory, you can:
   • Add subdirectories
   • Upload files directly
     
2. When uploading files:
   • Your system file explorer will open
   • Hold Ctrl (Windows) to select multiple files
     
3. Before the final upload, you can cancel, remove, add more, or proceed.
   
4. Once uploaded, files will be listed in the directory.
   

File Options

Each file has three available options:

1. Read Access Token – Generate a temporary external access link to the file
2. Download – Save a local copy
3. Delete – Permanently remove the file

NOTE: Subdirectories have all but the download option available.