Uploading & Organizing Files

Client Cove provides secure file storage so you and your team can share documents, images, spreadsheets, and other files in one centralized location.

Uploading Files

To upload files to Client Cove:

1. Navigate to Files in the left sidebar
2. Click the Upload button or drag files directly into the browser window
3. Select one or more files from your device
4. Choose a destination folder (or upload to the root directory)
5. Click Upload

You can upload multiple files at once. A progress bar shows the upload status for each file.

Supported File Types

Client Cove supports a wide range of file formats:

Category	Supported Formats
Documents	PDF, DOCX, DOC, TXT, RTF, ODT
Spreadsheets	XLSX, XLS, CSV, ODS
Presentations	PPTX, PPT, ODP
Images	PNG, JPG, JPEG, GIF, SVG, WEBP
Archives	ZIP, RAR, 7Z, TAR.GZ
Other	JSON, XML, HTML, MD

Organizing with Folders

Keep your files tidy by using folders:

Creating a Folder

1. Navigate to Files
2. Click New Folder
3. Enter a folder name
4. Click Create

Folder Structure Tips

• Organize by project, client, or date
• Use clear, descriptive names
• Avoid deeply nested folder structures (3 levels is usually enough)
• Create a consistent naming convention

Renaming and Moving Files

Renaming

1. Right-click on a file or folder
2. Select Rename
3. Enter the new name
4. Press Enter or click Save

Moving Files

1. Select the file(s) you want to move
2. Right-click and select Move to
3. Choose the destination folder
4. Click Move

You can also drag and drop files between folders.

Deleting Files

To delete a file:

1. Right-click on the file
2. Select Delete
3. Confirm the deletion

Deleted files are moved to the Trash folder and retained for 30 days before permanent deletion. You can restore files from the Trash at any time within that window.