Using Shared Folders on gaiagps.com

This article will show you how to use Shared Folders on gaiagps.com. Use a Shared Folder to plan for your next group trip or share important data with your organization. Groups or organizations of Gaia GPS users can receive real-time updates to the shared folders with an internet connection.

• Share a Folder
• Shared Folder Owners: Change Permissions for Users in a Shared Folder
• Shared Folder Users: Leave a Shared Folder

Share a Folder

1. Open the Saved Items sidebar on the left side of the map.

2. Choose a folder from the list or create a new one.

3. On the Overview tab, click "Invite other users to this folder."

4. Enter the email(s) and add a message.  By default, the folder access will be view only.  To give edit access, toggle on "Edit Access."  Finally, click "Invite."

Shared Folder Owners: Change Permissions for Users in a Shared Folder

1. Open the Saved Items sidebar on the left side of the map.

2. Choose a folder from the list.

3. On the Overview tab, click "Invite other users to this folder."

4. Click on the drop-down beside a user to change their permissions or remove them from the folder.

Shared Folder Users: Leave a Shared Folder

1. Open the Saved Items sidebar on the left side of the map.

2. Choose a folder from the list.

3. On the Overview tab, click "Open Details Page."

4. From the details page, click "Leave Folder."

Note: If you are the owner of the shared folder and you toggle Mobile Sync OFF for the folder, it will turn off Mobile Sync for anyone you shared the folder with. 

Learn more about Sync to Mobile here: Organize Your Data with the Sync to Mobile Feature on Gaiagps.com