Upload Links
Upload Links allow external non-HIVO users to upload to your Library under restricted conditions, and can be created/modified by Client Admins.
Overview of Upload Links
The Upload Links feature in HIVO enables external users to upload assets directly into a library under predefined settings. Client Admins can configure these links with specific conditions, such as:
Expiration dates
Maximum upload limits
Approval requirements
Set who will receive notifications
By setting these conditions, Admins ensure that uploaded content aligns with the library’s standards and security requirements.
How can you create upload links
Upload Links can currently be found in the following areas: Library, Collection and Task.
1. Creating an Upload Link from the Library
In the Library by clicking the cloud icon in the top right. Click Add Assets > Create Upload Link.
2. Creating an Upload Link from the Collection
In a Collection using the create upload link icon seen below. This will pre-fill the Asset Settings step with the Collection pre-selected.
3. Creating an Upload Link from the Task
In a Task by clicking the create upload link at the bottom of the Task. This will pre-fill the Asset Settings step in the Upload Link settings with the Task pre-selected.
How to set up Asset upload link
Step 1: Link Settings
Like Shared Links (used to share Assets outside of HIVO), Upload Links also have an expiration date. Once the selected date arrives, the link will expire and will no longer be accessible.
To limit unwanted access, Admins can also:
Set a maximum upload limit to restrict the number of files that can be uploaded. Leaving this field blank allows unlimited uploads.
Add a description that will appear at the top of the Upload window for end users before they start adding files.
👉 For example: If you set the limit to 20 files, the link will expire once 20 files have been uploaded.
Step 2: Asset Settings
The Asset Settings apply to all files uploaded through the link, include:
Permission Settings: This setting defines specific permissions for each object after a user uploads an asset.
Folder Path: Allows you to pre-select the folder where the uploaded asset will be stored.
Collection: Allows you to automatically add uploaded assets to one or more existing Collections.
Archive Day: Sets the number of days after upload before the asset is automatically moved to archive status.
🔹 Tags - Set tags for assets when uploaded through the link
When you create an upload link, you can pre-assign one or more tags. All assets uploaded via that link will automatically be tagged with the selected tags.
If you have set up rules to automatically add assets to collections based on tag, the system will check the assigned tags and place the assets into the corresponding collections — completely automatically, with no manual steps needed. See more Automated Collections. This helps you manage and categorize assets quickly and accurately right from the moment they’re uploaded.
🔹 Allow Guest to Add Tags
Settings to control how tags are applied to assets upon upload:
Allow Guest to Add New Tags: Allows users to add new tags in addition to the pre-set tags.
Show Tag Categories: Display tags by category (eg: Digital Content, Brand...).
👉 If you disable this option Allow Guest to Add New Tags (uncheck), users will not be able to add tags when uploading files — the tag assignment step will be hidden in the upload interface.
👉 If the admin has configured it in the Uploader Settings section. If you disable option Show Tag Categories, tags will only display example tags, not by categories.
🔹 Upload Link Notification Setting
Notify users or groups when assets are added via an Upload Link. Only users with the View All Assets permission can receive notifications.
Approval Required: If an upload link requires approval, only users with the Approval permission will receive a notification.
Custom Notifications: Users added in the Notification Field during upload link creation will receive notifications if they have the View All Assets permission.
This ensures that only relevant users receive updates, reducing unnecessary notifications while maintaining workflow efficiency.
🔹 Requires Approval
One of the important settings recommended to be enabled is the "Requires Approval" checkbox - this feature will send all Assets to the Approvals area. This helps moderate incoming Assets and ensure they are tagged correctly, in the correct folder, etc.
🔹 Allow Guest to Edit Asset Details
The recipients of the link will be able to input metadata in the guest uploader, such as a description or copyright, including any custom inputs that've been configured. This option may or may not include custom metadata.
View and Manage Upload Links
To view your created upload links from within the Library, you can switch to the "Existing Links" tab after clicking the 'Add Assets' button and then 'Create Upload Link'. Here you will see all upload links created.
You can also view more detailed Upload link information (including all other link types and the options you set when creating the link) via the Links feature.
Key Points to Remember
Controlled Access: Set expiration dates and upload limits to manage the content being uploaded.
Detailed Settings: Configure asset settings to ensure uploaded files are correctly categorized and metadata is properly added.
Approval Workflow: Use the "Requires Approval" feature to moderate assets.
Easy Management: View, edit, and delete upload links from the "Existing Links" tab or the Links section.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask, we're always here to help!
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