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Workspace Settings: Files

Susan Swier Updated by Susan Swier

Getting Here

This module is accessible by Owners and Managers only!

This setting can be accessed from the Settings navigation menu under the Workspace Settings sub-menu item, Files.

screenshot of the files settings in respond.io workspace settings

The Files Module allows you to upload documents to the platform that you can later send to specific Contacts from the Messages Module or broadcast from the Broadcasts Module.

Files Overview

From this table, you can browse through the list of existing files that have been uploaded onto the platform.

Tip: Use the 🔍 function to search for the file you are looking for.

File Name and ID

The file name displays the human-friendly name of each file on the system. Meanwhile, File ID is the unique identifier used to label the files stored on the platform.

The File ID will be used to send files from our system through integrations.

Description and File Type

The description shows a short description of the content for each of the files. The file type column displays what kind of files they are.

Date Added

This is the date on which the file was added to the system.

Actions

Screenshot of the files actions menu

You can perform the following actions with files:

Uploading a New File

Step 1: Navigate to Files Module

From the side navigation menu, select Files from the menu.

Step 2: Press ADD FILE

At the top bar, press the blue ADD FILE button and the Upload File dialog should open up.

screenshot of the upload file dialog box
Step 3: Name the file and describe it

Enter a name for the new file along with a short description. These fields will help you identify the file to be sent and the file content

Tip: Try to pick short, meaningful names and descriptions to make identifying files easier. This becomes increasingly useful when the number of files grows.
Step 4: Select the file

To attach a local file, simply drag and drop the file from your computer onto the dropzone. Alternatively, you can also click on the dropzone and select the file from your computer that you wish to upload.

Supported file types

The allowed file types have been listed in the following table:

Format

File type

Image

jpg, jpeg, gif, bmp, png, svg, ai, webp, tiff, jfif

Documents

txt, xls, xlsx, doc, docx, csv, ppt, pptx, pdf, log, xml, json, html, url, ppsx, ovpn, sxc

Audio/video

mp3, mp4, mov, wav, mpg, mpeg, mpga, adp, avi, webm, ogg, oga, ogv, 3g2, midi, mid, m4a, qt, mp2, opus

Compressed

zip, tar, tgz, gz, tar.gz, rar

Maximum file size: 20MB

If your file size is larger than 20 MB, it is suggested that you compress it into a ZIP folder before uploading.

Sending Files

Before sending a file to your Contact, make sure the Contact's Channel is capable of receiving the file to prevent undelivered messages. Check compatibility here.
Step 1: Navigate to the contact you want to send the file to

You can send a file to your Contact by pressing the clip icon đź“Ž on the messaging bar.

gif showing how to attach a file to a message
Step 2: Select a method

Select your preferred method to select the file to be sent.

Upload New File

If the file is not present on the platform yet, you can upload a new file directly from the messaging console.

screenshot showing how to upload a new file

Select existing file

You can send an existing file on the platform to the contact. Choose the file from the dropdown.

screenshot showing how to attach an existing file to a message

Once you have uploaded or selected a file, press SEND to send the file to your Contact.

Channel Compatibility

While the respond.io platform accepts uploads up to 20MB in size, different Channels have their own guidelines and specifications for files they can accept. For example, some don't accept certain file types while others may limit attachment sizes.

Channel

Maximum File Size

Supported File Types

WhatsApp Business Platform (API)

Image: 5MB

Document: 100 MB

Audio & Video: 16MB

Sticker: 100KB

3gp,amr,csv,doc,docx,jpeg,jpg,

mp4,mpeg,opus,pdf,png,ppt,pptx,

webp,xls,xlsx,xml

Facebook Messenger

Image: 8 MB

Others: 25 MB

3g2,3gp,3gpp,aa,aac,aax,ac3,aiff,ape,asf,au,avi,

csv,dat,divx,docx,f4v,flac,flv,gif,jpeg,jpg,m2fts,

m4a,m4b,m4p,m4r,m4v,mka,mkv,mod,mov,mp3,

mp4,mpe,mpeg,mpeg4,nsv,ogg,ogm,ogv,pdf,png,

tod,vob,wav,wma,wmv,xml,zip

Instagram

Image: 8 MB

Audio & Video: 100 MB

bmp,gif,ico,jpg,png

WhatsApp - Cloud API

Image: 5MB

Audio & Video: 16MB

Other: 100MB

3gp,amr,csv,doc,docx,jpeg,jpg,

mp4,mpeg,opus,pdf,png,ppt,pptx,

webp,xls,xlsx,xml

WhatsApp - Twilio

16 MB

amr,jpeg,jpg,mp4,pdf,png

WhatsApp - MessageBird

Image: 5MB

Audio & Video: 16 MB

Other: 100 MB

amr,doc,docx,jpeg,jpg,m4a,mp3,mpga,

oga,pdf,png,ppt,pptx,txt,xls,xlsx

WhatsApp - Vonage

Image: 5MB

Audio & Video: 16 MB

Other: 100 MB

3gp,mp4,mp3,mp4a,amr,mpeg,m4a,pdf,doc,

ppt,pptx,sxd,sxw,sxc,odf,odp,odt,xlsx

WhatsApp - 360Dialog

Image: 5MB

Audio & Video: 16 MB

Other: 100 MB

3g2,3gp,aac,amr,csv,doc,docx,m4a,mp3,mp4,mp4a,

mpeg,odf,odp,odt,opus,pdf,ppt,pptx,sxc,sxd,sxw,

xls,xlsx,xml,zip

WeChat

Image: 5 MB

Other: 25 MB

amr,jpeg,jpg,mp3,mp4,png

Twitter

Image: 5 MB

Other: 20 MB

gif,jpeg,jpg,mp3,mp4,png,webp

LINE

10 MB

aac,jpeg,jpg,m4a,mp3,mp4,png,wav

Telegram

Image: 5 MB

Other: 50 MB

3g2,3gp,3gpp,aa,aac,aax,ac3,aiff,ape,asf,au,avi,

csv,dat,divx,docx,f4v,flac,flv,gif,jpeg,jpg,

m2fts,m4a,m4b,m4p,m4r,m4v,mka,mkv,mod,mov,

mp3,mp4,mpe,mpeg,mpeg4,nsv,ogg,ogm,ogv,

pdf,png,tod,vob,wav,wma,wmv,xml

Viber

Image: 1 MB

Other: 50 MB

3g2,3gp,3gpp,aa,aac,aax,ac3,aiff,ape,asf,au,avi,

csv,dat,divx,docx,f4v,flac,flv,gif,jpeg,jpg,

m2fts,m4a,m4b,m4p,m4r,m4v,mka,mkv,mod,mov,

mp3,mp4,mpe,mpeg,mpeg4,nsv,ogg,ogm,ogv,

pdf,png,tod,vob,wav,wma,wmv,xml,zip

SMS - Twilio

1 MB

jpeg,jpg,png

SMS - MessageBird

1 MB

jpeg,jpg,png

SMS - Vonage

1 MB

gif,jpeg,jpg,png

Gmail

25 MB

N/A

Fallback Sending Method

When you attempt to send a file that is incompatible or does not meet the requirements of the messaging channel, the platform will automatically replace your attachment with a URL link to your file instead.

This way, the file can reach the Contact even if the Channel does not support receiving such attachment types.

Downloading a File

If you are unsure of a file's content, download it and check its contents before sending it to your Contact. Click on Download in the Actions menu to download the file to your computer.

Editing a File

If you need to make a change to a file's name or update its description, click the Edit button in the Actions menu.

screenshot showing how to update a file name or description

Copying the File ID

During integration, you may need the File ID of a file to facilitate a process. The File ID can be obtained by selecting Copy File ID from the Actions menu and the File ID will be copied onto your clipboard.

Deleting a File

If a file is no longer relevant or is not in use anymore, it can be deleted from the Workspace by choosing Delete from the Actions menu.

Be careful when you delete a file as it may be used by other Users in the Workspace. Bear in mind that the deletion cannot be undone.

Troubleshooting

Sending High-Resolution Photos

If you fail to send a photo to your Contact, please check its resolution and make sure it is less than 85 megapixels. Channels like Facebook have photo resolution and megapixels restrictions.

Sending Videos

If you fail to send videos to your Contact, please check the video resolution as some Channels may not support high-resolution videos. You may try to send the video again with a lower resolution.

Receiving and Sending Files

If your Workspace has trouble receiving and sending files to your Contacts, your network may have restricted some IPs. Please add the following to whitelist the IPs :

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"204.246.173.0/24",
"54.230.200.0/21",
"120.253.240.192/26",
"116.129.226.128/26",
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"52.222.128.0/17",
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"54.230.224.0/19",
"71.152.0.0/17",
"216.137.32.0/19",
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"118.193.97.128/25",
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"204.246.176.0/20",
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"120.253.241.160/27",
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