--- title: "Share files during an 8x8 meetings" slug: "share-files-during-an-8x8-meetings" updated: 2026-07-23T10:07:29Z published: 2026-07-23T10:07:29Z canonical: "help.8x8.com/share-files-during-an-8x8-meetings" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.8x8.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Share files during an 8x8 meetings You can now share files with participants during a live meeting and access them later in **Meetings** > **Past Meetings** in 8x8 Work for Desktop or Web. Participants with the proper permissions can upload, download, or delete files during the meeting and retrieve them after the meeting. Supported file types: - PDFs - Standard image formats (JPG, PNG, etc.) - Microsoft Office documents File size limit: - Up to 50 MB ## Benefits - **Collaborate in real time**: Instantly share proposals, reports, or designs for live discussion. - **Centralized resources**: Access all meeting materials in one place after the session. - **Streamlined follow-up**: Eliminate post-meeting “Can you send me that file?” messages. ## How to share files in 8x8 Meet **Upload a file during a meeting** 1. In the meeting toolbar, click **Open chat** ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/icon-open-chat_17x18(1).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T21%3A13%3A43Z&se=2026-11-03T22%3A13%3A43Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=HONKZ8tbHaKyTtsPE9zfnNe%2Bg1aUDy3qo%2BXMi3pBDgA%3D) . 2. Select the **Files** ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/image-557XD2SY.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T21%3A13%3A43Z&se=2026-11-03T22%3A13%3A43Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=HONKZ8tbHaKyTtsPE9zfnNe%2Bg1aUDy3qo%2BXMi3pBDgA%3D) tab. 3. Choose one of the following: - Drag and drop your file(s). ![File sharing interface showing drag-and-drop area and share button options.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/in-meeting-shared-file-0(2).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T21%3A13%3A43Z&se=2026-11-03T22%3A13%3A43Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=HONKZ8tbHaKyTtsPE9zfnNe%2Bg1aUDy3qo%2BXMi3pBDgA%3D) - Click **Share file** and select file(s) to upload. ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/in-meeting-shared-file-1(1).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T21%3A13%3A43Z&se=2026-11-03T22%3A13%3A43Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=HONKZ8tbHaKyTtsPE9zfnNe%2Bg1aUDy3qo%2BXMi3pBDgA%3D) > [!NOTE] > Note: > > You’ll see the file name, type, size, uploader, and upload progress. ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/in-meeting-shared-file-2(1).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T21%3A13%3A43Z&se=2026-11-03T22%3A13%3A43Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=HONKZ8tbHaKyTtsPE9zfnNe%2Bg1aUDy3qo%2BXMi3pBDgA%3D) **Download or delete a file during a meeting** 1. During a meeting, click **Open chat** ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/image-5F933GDZ.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T21%3A13%3A43Z&se=2026-11-03T22%3A13%3A43Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=HONKZ8tbHaKyTtsPE9zfnNe%2Bg1aUDy3qo%2BXMi3pBDgA%3D). 2. Go to the **Files** ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/image-9F5O1YHJ.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T21%3A13%3A43Z&se=2026-11-03T22%3A13%3A43Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=HONKZ8tbHaKyTtsPE9zfnNe%2Bg1aUDy3qo%2BXMi3pBDgA%3D) tab. 3. Hover over the file you want to manage: - Click **Download** ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/image-RS5NK18I.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T21%3A13%3A43Z&se=2026-11-03T22%3A13%3A43Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=HONKZ8tbHaKyTtsPE9zfnNe%2Bg1aUDy3qo%2BXMi3pBDgA%3D)![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/image-9AHW3WP1.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T21%3A13%3A43Z&se=2026-11-03T22%3A13%3A43Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=HONKZ8tbHaKyTtsPE9zfnNe%2Bg1aUDy3qo%2BXMi3pBDgA%3D) to save it. - Click **Delete** ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/image-Z6VHY6J3.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T21%3A13%3A43Z&se=2026-11-03T22%3A13%3A43Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=HONKZ8tbHaKyTtsPE9zfnNe%2Bg1aUDy3qo%2BXMi3pBDgA%3D) to remove it (moderators only). ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/in-meeting-shared-file-3(1).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T21%3A13%3A43Z&se=2026-11-03T22%3A13%3A43Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=HONKZ8tbHaKyTtsPE9zfnNe%2Bg1aUDy3qo%2BXMi3pBDgA%3D) > [!NOTE] > Note: > > Participants who are not authenticated (guests) can only download content, while moderators, who are set in the meeting settings, can download and delete files. Moderators can promote guests to become moderators. **Access shared files after a meeting** 1. Go to **Meetings** ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/image-80LI002H.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T21%3A13%3A43Z&se=2026-11-03T22%3A13%3A43Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=HONKZ8tbHaKyTtsPE9zfnNe%2Bg1aUDy3qo%2BXMi3pBDgA%3D) > **Past meetings**. 2. Select the meeting. 3. Under **Files**, hover over the file and click **Download** ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/image-0ONZJENU.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T21%3A13%3A43Z&se=2026-11-03T22%3A13%3A43Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=HONKZ8tbHaKyTtsPE9zfnNe%2Bg1aUDy3qo%2BXMi3pBDgA%3D). > [!NOTE] > Note: > > Click **Learn more** if additional files are available. ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/access-file-after-meeting(1).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T21%3A13%3A43Z&se=2026-11-03T22%3A13%3A43Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=HONKZ8tbHaKyTtsPE9zfnNe%2Bg1aUDy3qo%2BXMi3pBDgA%3D) **Share files via a public link after a meeting** All shared files are accessible after the meeting ends from the **Meetings** ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/image-QBW8OQNM.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T21%3A13%3A43Z&se=2026-11-03T22%3A13%3A43Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=HONKZ8tbHaKyTtsPE9zfnNe%2Bg1aUDy3qo%2BXMi3pBDgA%3D) > **Past meetings** section in 8x8 Work for Desktop or Web. The link provides access to everything from the meeting, including recordings, chat transcripts, summaries, shared files, and more. This makes it easy to share all meeting materials with anyone who needs them, even if they didn’t attend. To learn more about sharing meeting assets, see [Share meeting assets in 8x8 Meet](/documentation/docs/content-share-meeting-assets-in-8x8-meet).