File Storage

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01. What is First Class File Storage?

FirstClass File Storage is simply a folder in your account where you can temporarily store important files.

You can access this File Storage anywhere that you have internet access to access FirstClass.

02. How Much Space Do I Get?

		Staff Accounts: 100 MB Student Accounts: 25 MB Your account space includes all aspects of your account, including mail. Your File Storage area is intended for temporary storage and easy transport of files. You should always back up files to a disk, your hard drive, or a disk-on-key.
		Check your account limit status bar to see how much remaining space you have in your account.
		If you run out of space, you will need to delete unnecessary files. You will not be able to send mail until you clear out space in your account. You will still be able to receive mail.

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1.		Double-click your File Storage icon to open your File Storage area.
2.		One way to store files is to drag the file from a folder or your computer's desktop directly into the File Storage window: Open your File Storage area Locate your file Drag the file from it's location directly into the File Storage window.


3.		A File Transfer status window will open to indicate the progress of the upload.
4.		The file will appear in your File Storage area.
5.		Another way to store files is to browse for the file on your computer: Right-click (PC) or Control-click (Mac) in the File Storage window Choose Upload...
6.		Browse for the file Click on the file Click Open.
7.		The file will be uploaded and appear in your File Storage area.

04. Downloading Files from FirstClass

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1.		Open your File Storage area.
2.		Right-click (PC) or Control-click (Mac) on the file you wish to download. Choose Download...
3.		Browse to where you would like to save your file, and choose Save.
4.		A File Transfer status window will open to indicate the progress of the download. When it is complete, you can open and use your downloaded file.
5.		If you are working with a Mac, you can simply drag the file from your file storage area onto your computer's desktop or into a folder or disk.

05. Deleting Files from File Storage

1.		Open your File Storage area.
2.		Click once on the file you wish to delete. Press the Delete key on your keyboard, or click the Delete button in the toolbar.
3.		You will be prompted to confirm the deletion. Click Delete. The file will be removed from your file storage.
4.		NOTE: Each evening the FirstClass server will update your account space limit to reflect deleted files.

06. Changing your File Storage View

1.		Open your File Storage area.
2.		Choose the View menu and select from: Icon Small Icon List Index Card Explore