# How to share and collaborate with a FenixPyre protected folder

**haring a Protected Folder**

1. **Access the Cloud Integration**
   * Navigate to the supported cloud integration (e.g., SharePoint, Box, Egnyte) where the FenixPyre-protected folder is located.
2. **Share the Folder**
   * Open the folder and click the **Share** provided by the cloud integration in the action menu.
3. **Set Permissions**
   * Choose the desired permission level:
     * **View-Only**: Users can only view the contents of the folder.
     * **Edit Access**: Users can view, edit, and manage folder contents.
4. **Add Recipients**

   * Enter email addresses to share with specific users for restricted access.
   * Select **Organization** to share with all users within your organization.
   * Choose **Public** to allow access for anyone with the shared link.

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5. **Finalize Sharing**
   * Settings will be auto saved and share the link or invite with collaborators.

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**Collaborating on a Protected Folder**

1. **Open the Protected Folder**
   * Use the shared link to access the FenixPyre-protected folder.
   * If the folder is encrypted, decryption happens automatically when you have the proper permissions.
2. **Collaborate on Files**
   * Open files within the folder in **edit mode** to make changes or updates. Refer to How to [Open an Encrypted File](/fenixpyre-for-users/fenixpyre-sharing/how-to-open-encrypted-files.md) if needed.
3. **Track Collaboration**

   * Use the **More Info** option (via the three dots menu) on individual files to check for live collaboration sessions.
   * Click **Join** to participate in real-time edits.

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4. **Sync Updates**
   * Any changes made by collaborators will be synced securely with the cloud storage.


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