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These are some quick tutorials to get new Ubuntu One users up and running with File synchronization and sharing. Don't see a tutorial on a topic? Open a bug and we'll take care of it... or you can write one yourself.
Install and configure your computers
The following links point to install and setup instructions for the specific versions of Ubuntu supported by Ubuntu One:
Manage files and folders
Nautilus
Keeping your computer in sync is easy with Ubuntu One. Any files or folders placed within "~/Ubuntu One" will automatically synchronize across all of your computers. You can create, modify, move, delete, or any other action you normally perform with files and folders in Nautilus or a terminal. No matter what changes you make, everything stays in sync.
Sync any folder inside your home folder
Ubuntu 10.04 LTS computers can synchronize your default folders like Documents, Pictures and Music. Right-click on any folder in your home folder and choose "Synchronize on Ubuntu One".
If other computers added to Ubuntu One have different files within synchronizing folders, all files will be merged. Also, if you already synchronize a folder, you cannot enable it's parent folder to synchronize. Just disable sync and enable sync for the parent folder.
Sync status
There are two ways to see the status of files sync:
File emblems
Files being synchronized by Ubuntu One will display one of the following emblems (a small graphic on the file icon) indicating the sync status:
Not synchronized |
Synchronizing |
Synchronized |
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Ubuntu One Preferences
Access Ubuntu One Preferences from either System > Preferences > Ubuntu One or the Me menu. You'll be able to see whether Ubuntu One is synchronizing files with the messaging just above the tabs.
Web browser
In addition to syncing with each computer, Ubuntu One subscribers benefit from cloud storage. Login at https://one.ubuntu.com/files/ to securely download and manage your files and folders from any location through a web browser.
Though it is not a direct substitute, the web browser does offer many of the features available in Nautilus. You can create folders, upload files, and delete files. More features are coming soon.
Browsing files and folders
When on https://one.ubuntu.com/files, the initial screen displays all the folders in your home directory being synced by Ubuntu One along with all the files in the ~/Ubuntu One folder. Clicking on a folder will display the files for that folder.
Upload files
- Click on the folder you want to upload a file to
Click the "Upload" button
Click the "Browse" button to find the file on your computer you want to upload and select it
- Click the "Upload" button
Depending on the size of the file, the upload may take a while. Once the file is successfully uploaded the screen will refresh and display the newly added file in the right hand pane.
A fairly popular feature request for the Ubuntu One web UI is to be able to upload multiple files at once. We have this on our list of features we're looking at implementing. Currently, you can only upload one file at a time using the web UI. If you want to upload more than one file at a time, please use the Ubuntu One client.
Delete files
- Click on the folder that contains the files you want to delete
Click next to the folder name
Click on the "trash icon"
When prompted, click the "Delete" button
Note: It may take a few seconds for the file to disappear from the screen.
Delete folders
- Click on the folder you want to delete
Click on the "trash icon"
When prompted, click the "Delete" button
Create folders
- Click on the folder where you want your new folder created
Click on the "New" button
Type a folder name in the empty text input area under the My Files section
- Click on the green check mark icon to save the folder
Share folders
You can share folders with an unlimited number of people using Nautilus or any web browser. When you share a folder with someone, they will receive a copy in their "~/Ubuntu One/Shared With Me" folder the next time they synchronize their computer.
Nautilus
- Browse within "~/Ubuntu One/" to the folder that you want to share.
- Right-click on the folder and select to "Share on Ubuntu One...".
- Type the email address of the person you would like to share with, a name for the shared folder, and if you want to allow them to modify anything within the folder. Then click "Share".
- The recipient will receive an email. They will be asked to accept the share by logging in or creating an Ubuntu One account.
Web browser
Go to the web browser files view at https://one.ubuntu.com/files/. You may be required to login if you have not done so already.
- Select the folder you would like to share from the folder tree.
- Choose "Sharing".
- Type the email address of the person you would like to share with, a name for the shared folder, and if you want to allow them to modify anything within the folder. Then click "Share".
Stopping sharing
Go to the web browser files view at https://one.ubuntu.com/files/. You may be required to login if you have not already.
- Select the shared folder that you would like to alter the sharing settings for from the folder tree.
- Choose "Sharing".
- Select the "Stop Sharing" button next to the person's name. Their access will be disabled and the folder will no longer be available to them after their next synchronization.