How to Upload and Unpack a Zip file

You can upload a Zip file into your workspace and unpack its contents. Upload permissions must be enabled for this to work.

How to Upload and Unpack a Zip file- Gen4

How to Upload and Unpack a Zip file- Gen3

How to Upload and Unpack a Zip file- Gen 4

 

  1. To begin, click Add Files to add files.
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  2. Find and select your Zip file and click Open.

    * The system starts uploading your Zip file. Its upload progress will be indicated by a progress bar here.
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    Note: Safelink supports all file types.


3. When your file has finished uploading, click Unpack

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4. The system will start to unpack your Zip file. Its progress will be indicated by a processing donut [status](/en/article/definition-of-file-processing-status-gpf7fn/) and percentage. You can hover your mouse over the processing doughnut to view its status. When your Zip file has finished unpacking, please refresh the page. 

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5. The system will continue to process the contents of your Zip file. Once these files have been fully processed, you can safely remove the Zip file from your workspace. Processing all your files may take a moment, so please make sure no processing doughnuts are present on your files before removing your Zip file. Tick the box next to your Zip file and then click the rubbish bin icon to remove it.


How to Upload and Unpack a Zip file- Gen 3

 

  1. To begin, click Add Files to add files.


  2. Find and select your Zip file and click Open.

    The system starts uploading your Zip file. Its upload progress will be indicated by a progress bar here.

    Note: Safelink supports all file types.

  3. When your file has finished uploading, click Unpack.


  4. The system will start to unpack your Zip file. A processing doughnut's status and percentage will indicate its progress. You can hover your mouse over the processing doughnut to view its status. When your Zip file has finished unpacking, please refresh the page.


  5. The system will continue to process the contents of your Zip file. Once these files have been fully processed, you can safely remove the Zip file from your workspace. Processing all your files may take a moment, so please make sure no processing doughnuts are present on your files before removing your Zip file. Tick the box next to your Zip file and then click the rubbish bin icon to remove it.