In the Resources module, you can copy a direct URL link to any media file using the Link to Resource option in the Quick Actions Panel. However, direct links are fragile — they break when files are renamed or moved — so using Resource elements or Site File links is generally recommended instead.
💡Quick answers
- Where do you find the direct link to a file in Resources? In Resources, click a file to open the Quick Actions Panel, then use the Link to Resource option to copy the direct URL to that file.
- Why are direct resource links not generally recommended? They break if the file is renamed, moved, or replaced; they also don't appear in the "Where Used" tracking and can create bandwidth issues if widely linked externally.
- What is the recommended alternative to direct resource links? Use Site File links in the content editor (select "Site File" from the link picker) or display files through a Resource element on a page — both create more stable, trackable connections.
- Can the direct link to a resource be shared externally? Technically yes, but it's not recommended as a long-term sharing method; use a dedicated Composer page with a Resource element for stable, managed file sharing.
This article refers to our legacy product, Multimedia Manager. For the best Finalsite experience, we recommend using our newest product, Resources, which is already available to you in left navigation by clicking on the folder icon. Learn more at "Resources overview."
Multimedia Manager displays the URL for channels, folders and individual files when they're viewed in the "Media" tab. Navigate to the location you want to link to and copy the URL from Multimedia Manager
This works for individual items in a playlist or slideshow, as well. When you open a playlist or a slideshow, you can copy both the URL for that playlist or slideshow, as well as the URL for any individual piece of content it contains.
You can also obtain URLs from the Gallery view without actually opening Multimedia Manager. There are two ways to do this, depending on whether or not sharing has been enabled for the content you want to link to.
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With sharing enabled, find the link to a specific file in a playlist or slideshow by hovering over the Gallery view and clicking the "Share Media" button.
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If sharing is not enabled, you can copy a link to the entire playlist or slideshow directly from your browser's address bar.
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