> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://cloudinary.com/documentation/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Sharing assets - Chapter 2 (video tutorial) ## Overview Watch this video tutorial to learn about all the ways to share assets via folders and collections. > **NOTE**: If you're using the free plan, some of the functionality may differ from what's described in the video. ## Video tutorial This video is brought to you by Cloudinary's video player - embed your own!Use the controls to set the playback speed, navigate to chapters of interest and select subtitles in your preferred language. ## Tutorial contents This tutorial presents the following topics. Click a timestamp to jump to that part of the video. ### Introduction {table:class=tutorial-bullets}| | | --- | --- | |{videotime:id=assetsOnboardingSharingAssets2 :min=0 :sec=00 :player=cld} | The [previous video tutorial](assets_onboarding_sharing_assets1_tutorial) in this series focused on how to share content as individual assets internally and externally. This tutorial centers on internally sharing assets at the folder level by inviting user groups or individual users to access its contents. Folder sharing regulates access to assets in the Media Library, governing user permissions. [Later in the video](#what_are_collections) sharing collections both internally and externally will be discussed.| ### How to share a folder {table:class=tutorial-bullets}| | | --- | --- | |{videotime:id=assetsOnboardingSharingAssets2 :min=1 :sec=29 :player=cld} | Navigate to the folder you want to share. Click the (3-dots) option menu and select **Share**. In the dialog box, locate and choose the desired users or user groups, such as `Product Managers` and `Marketers`. Assign permission levels for each, either **Can view**, **Can contribute**, **Can edit**, or **Can manage**, granting varying access levels. The video showcases granting **Can view** permissions to selected user groups. Upon clicking **Save**, a confirmation appears, and a shared icon signifies the folder's sharing status. | ### Viewing folder permissions and adding another group {table:class=tutorial-bullets}| | | --- | --- | |{videotime:id=assetsOnboardingSharingAssets2 :min=3 :sec=32 :player=cld} | From the Folders view in the Media Library, access folder details in the Preview pane, including who the folder is shared with and at what permission level, by selecting it and then clicking the spy-glass icon. You can expand folder sharing by reopening the **Share** dialog box from the (3-dots) option menu on the folder. In the dialog box, add user groups like `Buyers`, and select **Can manage** permissions, providing full access to folder assets and sub-folders. The Preview pane updates to reflect the changes. | ### What are collections? {table:class=tutorial-bullets}| | | --- | --- | |{videotime:id=assetsOnboardingSharingAssets2 :min=4 :sec=26 :player=cld} | Collections differ from folders as they assemble assets from various folders virtually into curated sets. For instance, for a campaign, gather relevant images from multiple folders to create a collection. These collections can be shared internally and with external stakeholders, like agencies. While setting up Media Library users, permissions can be granted to enable them to [create and share collections](dam_admin_users_groups#ml_user_permissions). | ### Sharing collections {table:class=tutorial-bullets}| | | --- | --- | |{videotime:id=assetsOnboardingSharingAssets2 :min=6 :sec=27 :player=cld} | Once you've created a collection with assets, external and internal sharing can be facilitated using its **Public Link** and **Invite** options. While managing a public link for external sharing, a date range can be specified for collection access. Additionally, you can require the asset in the collection to be downloaded with a selected transformation preset or template applied. This is useful for allowing downloads only with applied watermarks, for instance.Finally, internal sharing involves inviting teammates to access collections and assigning different permission levels to users and user groups. ### Watch how to share a collection externally {table:class=tutorial-bullets}| | | --- | --- | |{videotime:id=assetsOnboardingSharingAssets2 :min=7 :sec=35 :player=cld} | In the Media Library, access the Collections tab and create a new collection using the plus icon. Populate the collection by navigating to the **Assets** tab, selecting assets, and choosing **Add to Collection** from the asset toolbar, then picking the collection you just created. Navigate back to your new collection. Access the **Public Link** by clicking the down arrow beside the collection. In the dialog, select **Remove option to download original images and videos** to restrict downloading originals. Choose templates in the **Select presets for downloading dialog** to apply the required transformations, such as a set resolution or watermark, to enable download. Specify a start and end date for link validity. Copy and paste the link into a new tab to view the collection. Try downloading an individual image, noting the limitation to download options based on selected templates. Additionally, download the entire collection as a ZIP file. ### Invite to collections internally {table:class=tutorial-bullets}| | | --- | --- | |{videotime:id=assetsOnboardingSharingAssets2 :min=10 :sec=52 :player=cld} | Back in the Collections tab of the Media Library, invite teammates to your new collection by clicking its down arrow, then select **Invite**. Use the **Invite groups and/or users** drop-down to add user groups like `Marketers` and `Buyers`. Grant them **Can view** permissions. | ### View sharing details in the Preview pane {table:class=tutorial-bullets}| | | --- | --- | |{videotime:id=assetsOnboardingSharingAssets2 :min=11 :sec=29 :player=cld} | After saving, click the spy-glass icon to open the Preview pane and review the shared collection's recipients. Additionally, access and copy the public link from the Preview pane. | ## Keep learning > **READING**: > > * Learn more about [sharing folders](dam_folders_collections_sharing#folder_sharing_and_permissions) and permission levels. > * Get more information about [sharing collections](dam_folders_collections_sharing#collection_sharing_and_permissions) and permission levels. > * Understand more about [Media Library user permissions](dam_admin_users_groups#ml_user_permissions). #### If you like this, you might also like... 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