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Connecting the *Cloud - FileLink with Thunderbird

If you use the Thunderbird email programme with the *cloud - FileLink extension, you can upload large email attachments to Sciebo and then just send the download link.

Installation of the Thunderbird

Follow the download link to download the suitable file for your operating system, then run the file and follow the instructions for installation.

  1. Go to Thunderbird -> Settings -> Composition -> Attachments -> Find more providers... Weitere anbieter finden...
  2. A new tab would open, enter "*cloud " in the search field.
  3. Click on "+ Add to Thunderbird. In the popup window click again on "add" and close the tab. zu thunderbird hinzufügen
  4. Click on the newly appeared field *Add *cloud in the Attachments section
  5. Fill the form:
    • Server URL: the URL of your institution's Sciebo instance (e.g. https://sciebo.uni-muenster.de)
    • Username: your Sciebo account
    • App token or password: Your Sciebo password
  6. Click on Save

Usage

When composing an e-mail, click on the drop-down menu next to " 📎Anhängen" and select Filelink -> *cloud. Select the file you want to attach and click ‘Open’. The selected file will now be uploaded to your Sciebo account and the recipient of your e-mail can download the file using the link.