File sharing is the sharing of one or more computer files over a network with someone in the same house, a team member at work, or a friend in another country. You can also use file sharing to access your files from anywhere.
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You can share files over a local network in the office or at home, or you can share files over the Internet. Here are several file sharing methods that you can use for any reason.
There are two ways to share files over a network: directly between two computers or between a computer and a server.
When a file is shared between a computer and a server, the computer uploads the file to a storage area on the server where you can share it with others. People who want to access the file download it from that server.