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This resource will provide you with
step-by-step instructions on how to make the
most of your My-DropZone.net account. Some
functions may have many steps, making it
appear to take a long time to do; the truth
is, these steps usually take seconds. Once
you've used the dropzone a few times, it
becomes like second nature and you're able to
actually send, receive, share and store files
faster than most other methods.
My-DropZone is for those who want to be on
the cutting-edge, the early adopters. It's
deceptively simple to use, but it is
different and therefore takes a little
getting used to. We think it's worth it
though. Once you've used the drag and drop
system, you really never want to go back to
browsing and attaching.
We're still in beta and have many, many more
improvements to make. So please help us
improve this product with your kind
suggestions, comments, feedback and support
by telling others about us.
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To
begin using My-DropZone.net, you'll first
need to register. In the upper right hand
corner of the site, you will see the
registration link as shown below. Click on
this link to begin your registration
process.
Note: Mac users, please DO NOT use Firefox.
Use only Safari when accessing your
My-DropZone account.
1. Click Registration Link
2. Complete Registration form.
3. After your successfully complete the registration, you'll be shown the Terms of Service. You may choose either Agree or Disagree.
4. Read the Welcome message and click "now" to update your PC with the latest Java if you are unsure of whether or not you have the latest Java installed. We'll discuss this a bit more in the next tutorial.
1. Click Registration Link
2. Complete Registration form.
3. After your successfully complete the registration, you'll be shown the Terms of Service. You may choose either Agree or Disagree.
4. Read the Welcome message and click "now" to update your PC with the latest Java if you are unsure of whether or not you have the latest Java installed. We'll discuss this a bit more in the next tutorial.
Because the dropzone uses Java, your PC or
Mac should have the latest version installed.
Virtually all PC's and Mac's have Java
installed, but some do not. If you feel
really confident that you have the latest
version, you may skip this step and go to
"Login." Here's how to install it. . .
1. Click the word "here" in the welcome email, or go to www.java.com and select Free Java Download. (Mac users, Apple will send you an automatic update notification to update yours. If not, you may visit: http://www.apple.com/search/store/?q=java+updates)
2. Save the file to your desktop. You could select Run, however, we've seen this installation method fail too often.
3. After the file has been saved to your desktop, select Run to install it. Note: You DO NOT have to install the tools bars they may offer you like, MSN or Yahoo.
4. If after you install java you still have problems, please see this resource or call us (813.489.5172) and we may be able to troubleshoot the problem. http://mydropzone.com/2009/03/21/troubleshooting-java-for-windows/
1. Click the word "here" in the welcome email, or go to www.java.com and select Free Java Download. (Mac users, Apple will send you an automatic update notification to update yours. If not, you may visit: http://www.apple.com/search/store/?q=java+updates)
2. Save the file to your desktop. You could select Run, however, we've seen this installation method fail too often.
3. After the file has been saved to your desktop, select Run to install it. Note: You DO NOT have to install the tools bars they may offer you like, MSN or Yahoo.
4. If after you install java you still have problems, please see this resource or call us (813.489.5172) and we may be able to troubleshoot the problem. http://mydropzone.com/2009/03/21/troubleshooting-java-for-windows/
Now that you have registered, and updated
your machine you are ready to Login.
Note: Mac users, please DO NOT use Firefox.
Use only Safari when accessing your
My-DropZone account.
1. Login using the username and password you just created. This is case sensitive. You'll find this box in the upper right hand corner of the website.
2. You may need to wait as Java loads up. Since this is your first time logging into the system.
3. You may see the following certificates. Please select "Always Trust" and "Run" for Windows PC
or select "Trust" for Macs.
In some cases, after you have logged into the system once, you may not see these certificates again, or if you do, subsequent logins will be a bit faster.
1. Login using the username and password you just created. This is case sensitive. You'll find this box in the upper right hand corner of the website.
2. You may need to wait as Java loads up. Since this is your first time logging into the system.
3. You may see the following certificates. Please select "Always Trust" and "Run" for Windows PC
or select "Trust" for Macs.
In some cases, after you have logged into the system once, you may not see these certificates again, or if you do, subsequent logins will be a bit faster.
The
Guest DropZone is the best way to send and
receive files from non-dropzone members in a
fast, and secure manner.
Watch Full Tutorial
1. Login
2. Select Manage Guest DropZones
3. Select Add
4. Complete the required fields: a) recipient, b) subject, c) message. Choose how many days to keep the link available.
5. Select Password Protect if you wish add an additional layer of security
6. Select Add at the bottom of the form to create the Guest DropZone and send the invitation.
If you have a file(s) that you want the recipient to pick up you may add them now by:
Watch it.
1. Selecting Manage Files
2. Hover over the Menu tab
3. Double click on Guest File System
4. Select the Guest DropZone that just created
5. Move your cursor away to view that folder
6. Find the files that you want to drop in that folder and proceed to drop them there. You may pull files from any number of locations either on your PC or from your Private Files, Public Files, Shared Files or even another Guest DropZone by using the Menu tab on the opposite side of where you are working now.
Watch Full Tutorial
1. Login
2. Select Manage Guest DropZones
3. Select Add
4. Complete the required fields: a) recipient, b) subject, c) message. Choose how many days to keep the link available.
5. Select Password Protect if you wish add an additional layer of security
6. Select Add at the bottom of the form to create the Guest DropZone and send the invitation.
If you have a file(s) that you want the recipient to pick up you may add them now by:
Watch it.
1. Selecting Manage Files
2. Hover over the Menu tab
3. Double click on Guest File System
4. Select the Guest DropZone that just created
5. Move your cursor away to view that folder
6. Find the files that you want to drop in that folder and proceed to drop them there. You may pull files from any number of locations either on your PC or from your Private Files, Public Files, Shared Files or even another Guest DropZone by using the Menu tab on the opposite side of where you are working now.
This
is the very best and most secure way to send
and receive files from another person. Both
users will need to register for a dropzone
account which takes a couple of minutes at
most. You will need to know the other
person's user name before you can add them.
This provides an additional layer of
security.
1. Login
2. Select Manage Contacts
3. You will see this window. Select Add to add a new contact and invite them to share files with you.
4. Complete the form and select Add to submit your information.
5. An invitation email with a link will be sent to the person that you added. Or vice versa if they add you.
The email will look like the above image. They should select Accept Invite to begin sharing.
6. Select Manage Files again and then hover over the Menu tab or click it once to open it.
7. Now select Shared File System
8. You should see the name of the person you added or who added you. Now single click on that username to open the shared folder. Now you can drop files here for the user or pick up files here from the user. Just left click, hold and drag to files to your private folder, another user, the desktop, my documents or any other location on your PC or in the dropzone.
1. Login
2. Select Manage Contacts
3. You will see this window. Select Add to add a new contact and invite them to share files with you.
4. Complete the form and select Add to submit your information.
5. An invitation email with a link will be sent to the person that you added. Or vice versa if they add you.
The email will look like the above image. They should select Accept Invite to begin sharing.
6. Select Manage Files again and then hover over the Menu tab or click it once to open it.
7. Now select Shared File System
8. You should see the name of the person you added or who added you. Now single click on that username to open the shared folder. Now you can drop files here for the user or pick up files here from the user. Just left click, hold and drag to files to your private folder, another user, the desktop, my documents or any other location on your PC or in the dropzone.
Although, we recommend using either our Guest
DropZone or Shared File System to send,
receive or share files, you can use
My-DropZone's Drop eMail system to send files
as either links or attachments.
Watch it happen.
Send a file or files as a link?
1. To send as a link, log in, scroll down and select "Manage Files"
Your screen will look something like this:
2. Using either side you may locate your file on your desktop or other location on your PC. (On Windows PC's you can find and select the file(s) or folders directly on your PC as you normally would without using our "tree view" see this our Video Tutorials page: www.My-DropZone.net, select "Drop it Direct")
3. Move your cursor or mouse pointer over menu
4. Select "Private File System"
Watch it happen.
Watch it happen.
Send a file or files as a link?
1. To send as a link, log in, scroll down and select "Manage Files"
Your screen will look something like this:
2. Using either side you may locate your file on your desktop or other location on your PC. (On Windows PC's you can find and select the file(s) or folders directly on your PC as you normally would without using our "tree view" see this our Video Tutorials page: www.My-DropZone.net, select "Drop it Direct")
3. Move your cursor or mouse pointer over menu
4. Select "Private File System"
Watch it happen.
Watch it
happen.
5. After selecting it, move your cursor away and allow the window to the left to open up for you.
6. Now drag and drop the files from wherever they are on your PC to the Lock image,
or a folder you create by right clicking inside this folder and selecting Create Folder.
7. Once the file(s) appear in this folder, you may drag it to the Send as Link icon.
The files will upload automatically and very quickly.
8. Type the email address, subject, message and then press send.
10. The recipient will receive a link in his/her email. Ask them to check their Junk mail in case it goes there.
Watch it happen.
This process appears to be lengthly only because we are describing it step-by-step. Depending on the file size and your internet speed, it happens quite fast and is very easy to do. You may wish to zip the folder if there are lot's of files inside. Use this method if you have a few large files to send to someone. Otherwise you may use our Guest Dropzone to send and/or receive multiple folders to/from anyone.
5. After selecting it, move your cursor away and allow the window to the left to open up for you.
6. Now drag and drop the files from wherever they are on your PC to the Lock image,
or a folder you create by right clicking inside this folder and selecting Create Folder.
7. Once the file(s) appear in this folder, you may drag it to the Send as Link icon.
The files will upload automatically and very quickly.
8. Type the email address, subject, message and then press send.
10. The recipient will receive a link in his/her email. Ask them to check their Junk mail in case it goes there.
Watch it happen.
This process appears to be lengthly only because we are describing it step-by-step. Depending on the file size and your internet speed, it happens quite fast and is very easy to do. You may wish to zip the folder if there are lot's of files inside. Use this method if you have a few large files to send to someone. Otherwise you may use our Guest Dropzone to send and/or receive multiple folders to/from anyone.
Do
you need to transfer files at or above 1
GB? If so, you can use any FTP program
you choose to access your dropzone
account and transfer those files.
For FREE Windows FTP applications, we recommend, CoreFTP. This is wonderful little tool that provides drag and drop utility, just like our web-based tool. It does not contain malware or other hidden scripts or programs like some of the other free FTP tools.
For FREE Mac FTP applications, we recommend, Cross FTP or Classic FTP. I personally use Panic Transmit, which has a cost, but is well worth it if you're going to be dropping lot's of large files.
Setting up this tool is quick and easy. After downloading it on your PC, you will only need (4) pieces of information:
1. Site Name = Call it whatever you like. I name mine, My-Dropzone
2. Host / IP / URL = My-Dropzone.net
3. Username = This is your actual My-DropZone.net username
4. Password = This is your actual My-DropZone.net password
You may also connect using a Auth SSL for a secure connection if transferring, large confidential data. That's it.
You will see all of your dropzone folders once connected. The FTP access will allow you to transfer files as large as your account can handle.
If you have a 2 GB account, then, you can transfer up to 2 GB. If you have a 10 GB account, then you can transfer up to 10 GB at one time.
Once the files are in your dropzone account, you can manage them as normal. If you need to large files to someone outside of the dropzone network, use the Guest Dropzone to do so. For some inside the network, use the Shared file system and just drop the file into their shared folder.
Each
free account comes with 100 MB of space. If
you attempt to drop more than that, the
system will prompt you to upgrade. As we are
still in beta, should have problems with
this, please contact us as soon as possible.
If you need more space, you can upgrade when
the system prompts you or follow the
instructions below.
1. Login
2. Select Upgrade
3. Then you will the following screen. Select the amount of space you want and then select change.
4. You should see the following screen which will now prompt you to pay using PayPal.
1. Login
2. Select Upgrade
3. Then you will the following screen. Select the amount of space you want and then select change.
4. You should see the following screen which will now prompt you to pay using PayPal.
To
schedule a personal tour or ask specific
questions about how to make the most of this
incredible tool,
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