# Is there a way to share files with non members so that this can be used like a cloud file site.

We use this platform to be a single source for all project files. To eliminate the need for other sites like drop box having a way to share files would be essential.  Also a way to share items or files to groups would be key instead of individually selecting members.

##### Post Metadata
- Posted at: over 6 years ago
- Author title: Project Manager at Hunter Roberts Construction Group
- Net upvotes: 1


## Comments
### Comment 1

This is available now in Project Files only.  You will need to ask Autodesk to activate it for you.

##### Comment Metadata
- Posted at: over 6 years ago
- Author title: Director of Construction Technology



### Comment 2

You need to be a member of the team to be able to collaborate that way. We have a corporate ftp site or use Newforma to share large files.

##### Comment Metadata
- Posted at: over 6 years ago
- Author title: Senior Associate at WSP USA



### Comment 3

Unfortunately that is not possible. Even though everyone has the same version of Revit if they don’t have a BIM license and are not invited to the project by the BIM coordinator they cannot access the file. What you can do is go to the web portal and download the file and share it  that way as long as you follow confidentiality protocols.

##### Comment Metadata
- Posted at: over 6 years ago
- Author title: Senior Lighting Designer at HLB Lighting Design



### Comment 4

Unfortunately that is not possible. Even though everyone has the same version of Revit if they don’t have a BIM license and are not invited to the project by the BIM coordinator they cannot access the file. What you can do is go to the web portal and download the file and share it  that way as long as you follow confidentiality protocols.

##### Comment Metadata
- Posted at: over 6 years ago
- Author title: Senior Lighting Designer at HLB Lighting Design



### Comment 5

You can send  files to someone not in your network via email. I does it all the time. 

##### Comment Metadata
- Posted at: over 6 years ago



### Comment 6

No, you have the option to share by user name or email address but they have to be associated with a valid user of the project.

##### Comment Metadata
- Posted at: over 6 years ago
- Author title: Senior BIM Engineer



### Comment 7

I believe if you have an Autodesk Sign in account you can have access to a project when the Original author adds you to the Project.

##### Comment Metadata
- Posted at: over 6 years ago
- Author title: Assistant Project Manger / CAD / BIM Specialist at Mark One Electric




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