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title: "Tip of the Week: How to Share Large Files"
description: Large files can be a slow and arduous pain to share with coworkers. Let’s talk about an easy way to do so.
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# [Tip of the Week: How to Share Large Files](https://ferrumit.com/resources/tip-of-the-week-how-to-share-large-files)

 Written by [Ferrum Technology Services LLC](https://ferrumit.com/resources/author/ferrum-technology-services-llc) | Sep 11, 2024 5:00:00 AM

Collaboration is essential for modern business functionality, which often means that your team members will need to share files of all sizes. The trouble is that larger files have historically been a pain to share.

Fortunately, thanks to technology, there are now simple ways to share larger files with your team members. Let’s review them together.

## How to Share Large Files via Google Drive

First, you must ensure the file you want to share is in your Google Drive. If it isn’t there already, you will need to **upload** it. This process is fairly simple:

- Access your Google Drive at drive.google.com
- Click **New** and select either File **upload** or **Folder upload**
- Select your file or folder

Alternatively, you can** click and drag** your data into the appropriate folder in Google Drive.

Once your data is there, you can then **right-click** it and select **Share** which will then present the option to **Copy link**. This will allow you to generate a link to that file, which you can share with your collaborators by pasting it into an email or instant message.

## How to Share Large Files via Microsoft OneDrive

Similarly, to share files through Microsoft, they need to be present in your OneDrive. To **upload** it, there’s a similar process to follow:

- Access OneDrive by logging into office.com and finding it in the app launcher
- Click **Add new** and select the appropriate files and folders
- Select **Upload**

You can then select the file you wish to share by clicking the **circle icon** and then selecting **Share** at the top of the screen. A window will appear with the option to **Copy link**. Doing so will add the file to your clipboard, where you can share access by inserting the link into an email or message.

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