


You can copy a direct link to any file in your Public Folder. This way you can directly paste it in any existing code, forum, etc. It will copy the direct link of the image to the clipboard along with an embed code. To simplify image embedding, when clicking Share to an image in the Public Folder, aside of Get Link, there is an additional option Embed. Otherwise, pCloud's default Error 404 page will be shown, when content is not accessible. Optionally, you can add your own Error 404 html page to the website. This will copy the index' URL to the clipboard and you can preview your website. Click Share and Copy Link on the main directory, where your site's resources are. To use pCloud as a hosting solution for your website, simply put HTML-formatted text files and linked graphics in the Public Folder (or in a sub-folder). The link will be copied to the clipboard. To get a Direct link, simply click Share and then Get Link to any selected file or folder. (refer to the paragraph 'Direct links to files' below). A Direct link to a file triggers a download action or a preview of the file in the web browser, depending on the file type.A Direct link to a folder will visualize its content in a default index page, unless there is a proper HTML-formatted text file in it (refer to the paragraph 'Hosting a static HTML website' below).As a Premium feature, the Public Folder is included in all Premium and Business plans.Įvery file and folder, placed in the Public Folder, has its own direct link. Instead, you need to enable it from the sub-section Public, located in Files section in the left menu. You will not have the Public Folder by default in your account. It works like a file server for static content, but without having to run a file server on your home computer.

The Public Folder is a special folder in your pCloud's file structure, which allows you to create Direct links to files and folders.
