Above Share

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Introduction to Above Share

Above Share lets you securely share files up to 2 GB per share using Sharry, an open-source web application privately hosted on our secure infrastructure. It creates hard-to-guess shareable URLs, offers password protection, aliases, and other customizable security features. Above Share works with both authenticated and anonymous users, giving you full confidence that your files will be delivered safely and privately.



How to sign into Above Share

To start using the Above Share feature included with your Above Suite subscription, you’ll first need to access it through your browser and sign in with your Above Suite credentials. Follow these quick steps to get connected to your Above Share portal.


  1. Opening Above Share in Vanadium

    Opening Above Share in Vanadium

    Open the Vanadium browser.

  2. In the address bar.

  3. Type: share.above.im

  4. Tap the → arrow icon bottom right in the keyboard to continue.








  1. Signing into Above Share

    Signing into Above Share

    Sign in using your Above Suite username and password. (No 2FA token is required.)

  2. When ready, tap Sign In.

  3. Welcome to the Above Share portal. In the next sections, we’ll guide you through its features step by step.








Sharing files with Above Share

With the Above Share feature, you can securely upload files, apply custom security settings, and generate a shareable link for your contacts. You have full control over access: add password protection, limit the number of views, and define how long the link remains active. Even if the link is leaked, only the people you choose will be able to download your files.


  1. Loading a file into Above Share

    Loading a file into Above Share

    Tap Create Share

  2. Tap Select Files

  3. Choose Media Picker

  4. Tap and hold the file you want to add. To add more than one, simply select multiple files. For help with file management and navigation, see our guide.

  5. Verifying the upload and customizing the details

    Verifying the upload and customizing the details

    Confirm that the files you want to upload are highlighted.

  6. When ready, tap Select.

  7. Verify that your files have been added to the Share.

  8. Edit the Description of the Share if desired.

  9. Update the Name of the Share as needed.

  10. Configuring the security settings

    Configuring the security settings

    Enter the name you would like to give the Share

  11. Tap on the → arrow icon to proceed

  12. You can also adjust the duration of Validity

  13. Select a duration of validity from the drop-down options

  14. You can also adjust how many times the share can be viewed. You can limit it for security purposes.

  15. Setting a password for the share

    Setting a password for the share

    Optionally, set a password to ensure only authorized people can download the files.

  16. Enter your chosen password using the keyboard.

  17. To verify your entry, tap the 👁 eye icon next to the password field to reveal the text.

  18. When ready, tap Upload to proceed.

  19. Tap Go to Share.

  20. Publishing and sharing the share link

    Publishing and sharing the share link

    Tap the ✓ stamp icon to publish your share.

  21. Once published, the stamp icon will turn green.

  22. Tap the ⁖ share icon to generate your share link.

  23. Tap Copy link to copy it to your clipboard. You can now paste it into an email or messaging app.



About Above Share

Above Share is a new feature included with your Above Suite subscription. It’s accessible through any web browser at: share.above.im

Simply log in with your Above Suite credentials to create and manage file shares. To make a share accessible, be sure to publish it using the green light icon in the top right corner. Once published, you can send the link to anyone you want to share files with.

The Alias feature allows others to upload files to you via a custom link. You can view and manage all incoming and outgoing shares directly from your account, as demonstrated in the video guide.

How to Share Files with Above Share

Step 1: Open any web browser on your device (e.g., Vanadium on the Above Phone).

Step 2: Visit the website: share.above.im

Step 3: Sign in using your Above Suite credentials
(plain username and password)


Step 4: Tap ‘Create Share’


Step 5: Add your file(s), an optional description, and adjust conditions.


Here are the settings you can customize when creating your Share:

  1. Files – Select the file(s) to include in the share package.

  2. Description – (Optional) Add a brief description to provide context or details.

  3. Share Name – (Optional) Assign a custom name to the file share package.

  4. Expiration – Set how long the share will remain active before it automatically deactivates.

  5. View Limit – Limit the number of times the file(s) can be accessed.

  6. Password Protection – Add a password to secure access to the shared files.


Step 6: When your Share is ready, click the ’Upload’ button.


Step 7: Click Goto Share to advance to publishing your Share.


Step 8: Click Publish to activate the Share.


Once the Share is published, the button will turn green and display Unpublish instead.


Step 9: Share the generated link with anyone you’d like to grant access to your files.


Step 10: After clicking Share Link, you can choose to send the Share via email, copy and paste the link, or share it using a QR code.


Congratulations! You are now able to use Above Share.

Additional Notes:

  • Shares remain active for 7 days by default, after which they will be unpublished.
    You can republish them at any time, without having to upload files again.

  • To add more files to an existing share:
    Go to ’Your Shares’, select the relevant one, and upload additional files.

How to Create an Alias for Receiving Files

Step 1: Sign in to: share.above.im

Step 2: Select ‘Create Alias’


Step 3: Enter a name for your own reference
(e.g., the name of the person you’ll receive files from)

Step 4: Set the ID and expiry time (The default settings are usually fine). Then hit Submit


Step 5: Share the newly created link or QR code with the person who will be sending files to you.



Step 6: Go to ‘Aliases’ to view and manage the new alias.
From there, you can publish any incoming Shares created by others.



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