# How to share and collaborate with a encrypted file

**Sharing an Encrypted File**

1. **Access the Share Link Page**
   * Go to the share link where the file is located.
2. **Click the Share Button**
   * If you are the owner of the share link, you will see a **Share** button among the top-right action buttons.
3. **Edit Permissions**
   * In the modal that opens, adjust permissions (e.g., edit, view-only, allow downloades, set expiry date etc.).
4. **Select Recipients**
   * Choose the recipients you want to share the file with.
5. **Share the link**

   * The settings will be auto saved and share the link with others.

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**Collaborating on an Encrypted File**

1. **Open the File in Edit Mode**
   * Refer to How to Open an Encrypted File to open the file in **edit mode** with your collaborators.
2. **Check for Active Collaboration Sessions**
   * Click on **More Info** from the three dots menu on the right side of the file.
   * If a live collaboration session is active, you will see a **Join** button.
3. **Join the Session**

   * Click **Join** to collaborate in real-time.

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