Use MEGA Cloud Storage

Are you a regular cloud storage user? Are you searching for a cloud storage service that offers security as well as massive free cloud storage? MEGA is a cloud storage portal which will cater all your needs. This article will guide you through the entire process of setting up MEGA for you.

Steps

Creating a MEGA account

  1. Go to MEGA's website: https://mega.nz/
  2. Click on Create Account option.
  3. Fill in all the necessary details. Make sure that you choose a strong password for your account because after all, you will surely want to give some opacity to your personal files.
  4. Tap on Create Account option. It will send you a confirmation e-mail on your given address. Go to inbox and click on the confirmation link to activate your account.
  5. Sign in your account. Choose the free account option and you are ready to go.

Understanding the Basics

  1. Create a folder. Keep all your stuff organised by making folders. Click on New folder option on your dashboard.
    • Name the folder as you wish and tap on Create. Then, open the folder.
  2. Upload Files. Tap on File upload or Folder Upload option on the dashboard. Choose the File Upload option to upload any single file or choose the Folder Upload option for uploading a folder.
    • To upload a folder, tap on Folder Upload option. It will show a dialogue box, choose your desired folder and click on 'OK'.
    • To upload a particular file, tap on File Upload option. A dialogue box will open, choose your desired file and then double-click on the file to upload it.
  3. Delete a file or a folder. Right-Click on the folder/file which you want to delete and select the Remove option.
    • You can see all your deleted files by clicking on Rubbish Bin tab located on the upper-right side of the screen.
    • You can restore your files/folders by going to Rubbish Bin, right clicking on the file/folder you want to restore and bringing the mouse pointer over Move.. and selecting Cloud Drive.

Downloading Files from MEGA

  1. Right-click on the file you want to download. Bring the mouse pointer over Download.
  2. You will have two options to choose from: Standard download or Download as ZIP. Choose the one which suits you the best. Your download will start now. Commonly, one goes for a ZIP download for downloading a folder and for standard download for downloading individual files.

Sharing Files with Others

  1. Right-click on the file you'll like to share. A pop-up menu will appear containing options like Download, Favorite, Get Link, etc.
  2. Select Get Link to generate a shareable link which can be used by others to download the files for themselves.
  3. Read the copyright warning carefully. MEGA ensures that sharing of files doesn't lead to any type of copyright infringement or anything which may land you in trouble. So, verify if you are all good if you share the files and then select agree to proceed.
  4. Decide which link to share. There are two ways through which you can share files in MEGA and each has its own importance so choose wisely and start sharing!
    • Link with a key. By sharing this link you'll add a layer of security to your files. The receiver can only download the files when he gets a decryption key from you. To get a decryption key for your file, select Decryption Key next to Link with Key from the same window and send it to them as well.
    • Link without a key. If you share this key, any person clicking on the link will directly be able to download the file without any further verification. Get this link by selecting Link without Key from the same window. Share this link only if you don't mind anyone to have access to that piece of information.

Tips

  • Never use your personal information like Name, mobile number, etc. This will give a green flag to hackers to attack your account.
  • For easy access, use their mobile apps too.
  • Never store very confidential files on cloud storage. However strong the security may be, but there is always a risk of losing information. After all, it is better to be safe than sorry.

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