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When I delete a photo from MEGA, does this also delete the photo from the Dropbox and photo applications?

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No. If you deleted a photo from MEGA, it won't affect your data on any other application.

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Can I have multiple different users access at the same time?

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Due to security considerations, MEGA allows only one user at a time.

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If I delete some photos from my gallery, will they be deleted from Mega storage too?

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No.

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What can I do if the folder upload option is not showing in my account?

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Download the Mega app in your browser and then log in with your Mega account. The option "Folder Upload" should then appear.

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Will a file stored in the cloud update as I change it or do I need to do this manually?

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You'll have to do it manually.

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If I delete photos from MEGA cloud storage, are the photos deleted from my Dropbox also?

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No this won't happen, the platforms are independent of each other.

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Is it possible to see the file preview in Mega? If yes, how?

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You can only preview pictures (.jpg), you can't preview videos, audios, texts, etc.

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How do I sync folders from an external disk drive?

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You'll have to upgrade to pro in order to sync folders.

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How can you configure a new computer to your existing MEGA account?

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You don't need to configure your new PC to your existing account. You can get back to work if you remember your login details and have a good internet connection.

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How do I download files to a USB?

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When you download a file from MEGA, the download location window will be opened by your browser. Select your USB drive as the location and the file will get downloaded there. Alternatively, you can copy the downloaded file from its original location to the USB drive.

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How do I delete a folder/file from my hard drive but I do not want to delete from Mega cloud?

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Make sure that the folder/file on your hard drive is not syncing with the folder on your MEGA cloud.

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I accidentally deleted all of my photos before syncing. Is there anything I can do?

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Unfortunately, there's nothing much you can do. Try using Recuva software by connecting your phone to PC.

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I downloaded a file from MEGA, but it doesn't show up in my files folder. How do I find it?

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Check your Downloads folder. If you haven't changed where your PC downloads data, it should be there.

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Where do I download the MEGA app?

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MEGA app is available on the iOS store as well as on Google Play.

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How can I send a mega key to someone?

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Put the link in an email or publish the link on a website/forum.

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How do I send email to my MEGA account?

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MEGA is a cloud storage platform, you can't send or receive emails through this account. However, if you buy the premium version, you can talk with other MEGA users through chat.

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Does MEGA compress photo/video?

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No, it's a cloud storage solution. You could use websites like compressjpeg.com to compress images, or software such as HandBrake to compress video.

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Can I install MEGA on a Windows PC?

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Yes, you can install a downloadable client for MEGA from its official website.

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How can I connect more than one phone to the same MEGA cloud storage?

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You can use the Mobile App Mega Sync and login with the same account details on all the devices.

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How do I log out of MEGA?

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You go to the top left where it shows your name and profile picture. Click that and click "Log out."

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How do I log out of a MEGA account on Windows or a Surface Pro?

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Right-click the MEGA icon in the Windows taskbar, click on Settings, go to Account and Logout.

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After having uploaded tons of files, how can I go back and get their links so I can have a copy of what I uploaded offline?

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Try checking your History; it should be in the top right-hand corner with the three dots.

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How can I find duplicate files in my MEGA cCoud account?

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Check the file names. If it's a duplicate file, you will see a (1), i.e. "Document.doc" and "Document(1).doc."

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What is wrong if I see black areas on an image after I upload a JPG file?

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This means that there is a problem with the image's size. The black portions will cover areas that are either too large or too small to fit properly. It will appear without black areas around the image when it is shown on a screen/monitor with the same height and width proportions. Cropping the photo to the same proportions as the screen is the correct way to eliminate the black lines.

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Is the 50 GB Cloud storage free and available for a lifetime?

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Yes, when you create an account you will get 50 GB of storage space for free and for your lifetime.

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If I edit a document and save it on any device, does it save to the cloud? When I open it on another device, will it be the new version?

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That can be done if you go for local device sync. Upgrade to pro, download Mega Desktop Client, and follow the steps as prompted.

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If I share a file with more than one person, do I use the same link or do I update the link for each person?

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No, you can use the same link for multiple users. However the link expires after a month, you'll have to regenerate a new one then.

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I'm uploading a huge folder to MEGA. If I turn my computer off in the process, will it continue the upload once the computer's on again?

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No, the files within the folder that completely uploaded are in the cloud. The others it cannot be resumed if they are on your computer.

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What is the fastest way to transfer files from one MEGA account to another besides sharing the file?

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Install MEGA Client for Windows and log in as Account 1. Once all files have synced through the Windows client, copy all files to a new folder on the desktop. Log out of the MEGA Client for Windows and log in as Account 2. Move files from the folder on the desktop to the MEGA local folder for Account 2 and wait for the files to sync.

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I received an invitation to join Cloud and accepted, but now all I see on screen is a cloud saying "empty file". What do I do next?

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Upload some files. Go to file explorer on your PC, find where your file is located and drag it into the mega window. Some file types need to be scanned before they are uploaded (.exe , .dll , .ini).

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