Embedding

Embedding lets you place Files.com sharing experiences inside your own website or web app. Use it when you want people to download or upload files without leaving your product, while Files.com still handles the secure transfer, authentication, and audit trail.

Getting Started

Start with the embed guide that matches your workflow.

If you need to embed a Share Link, go to Embedding a Share Link Within a Web Page.

If you need to embed an Inbox, go to Embedding an Inbox Within a Web Page.

Common Use Cases for Embedding Share Links

Embed a Share Link in a customer portal to keep downloads inside the workflow where users already work.

Embed a Share Link on a branded landing page. Use this when the download experience needs context, instructions, or marketing content. This is also common when you want a "resource center" feel.

Embed a Share Link in a partner extranet for partners who need shared assets. You keep Files.com permissions and auditing, while the portal stays white-labeled.

Embed a Share Link as part of a guided process. For example, show a spec pack download next to an associated upload step (via an Inbox). This keeps the handoff clear and reduces back-and-forth.

Common Use Cases for Embedding Inboxes

Embed an Inbox in a customer portal to collect files as part of a support or service workflow.

Embed an Inbox on a public website to collect applications or submissions. This is common for job applications, contest entries, media submissions, and RFP responses.

Embed an Inbox behind authentication in your app when "upload to us" is a product feature. Files.com handles the upload pipeline, while your app owns the surrounding UI and business logic.

Troubleshooting CSP for Embedding

If your embed loads but features are blocked, blank, or failing, your site's Content Security Policy is a common cause. Go to Content Security Policy for Embedding.