Media Storage: Multi-Select Files

Media Storage: Multi-Select Files

November 02, 20242 min read

Gold Star Pro's latest update to Media Storage introduces multi-select capabilities, enabling users to manage files in bulk. Whether you're organizing, downloading, or clearing out files, this enhancement saves time and simplifies file handling. Here’s everything you need to know about using multi-select to improve your efficiency.

Key Features & Benefits

Select Multiple Files at Once

  • Choose multiple files in a single action by using checkboxes, dragging the mouse, or through the menu options.

  • Selected files display a checkmark, making it clear which files are chosen.

    Select Multiple Files at Once

Perform Bulk Actions

  • Move: Relocate multiple files to a new folder simultaneously.

  • Download: Download selected files in one batch, up to 100 files (note: files larger than 2 GB will need to be downloaded individually).

  • Delete: Remove unnecessary files in bulk to free up space.

    Perform Bulk Actions

Easy Entry into Multi-Select Mode

  • Grid View: Drag the mouse across files or use the “Select” option from the menu to choose multiple items.

  • List View: Use the checkboxes beside each file to select multiple files at once.

Drag-and-Drop Moving with Feedback

  • During a drag-and-drop move, a counter shows how many files you’re moving, and the target folder highlights, helping ensure accuracy.

How to Use Multi-Select in Media Storage

Entering Multi-Select Mode

  • Grid View: Click and drag your mouse across the files to select multiple at once, or access the “Select” option from the three-dot menu. Files will display a checkmark in the top left corner when selected.

  • List View: Check the box beside each file to select multiple items in list format.

Performing Bulk Actions

  1. Move Files

    • After selecting your files, click the "Move" option.

    • Drag the selected files to the desired folder or select the target location from the folder list.

  2. Download Files

    • Click "Download" after selecting your files to save them as a group.

    • Note: Downloads are limited to 100 files at once, and files over 2 GB need individual downloads.

  3. Delete Files

    • After selecting the files, click the "Delete" button to remove them in one action, quickly clearing space.

What's Coming Next?

  • Keyboard Shortcuts: To make multi-select even faster, shortcuts will soon be available.

  • Multi-File Insertion: In future updates, users will be able to insert multiple files into funnels, websites, and other integrated tools.

Additional Notes

  • Multi-select mode temporarily disables options like “Rename” and “Get Link” to simplify the bulk-action process.

  • Users can manage a large number of files seamlessly, improving organizational control without repetitive, one-by-one file handling.

Gold Star Pro's new multi-select capability offers an intuitive way to handle file organization and downloading at scale, helping users achieve a cleaner, more efficient workspace. Explore this feature in your Media Storage settings today for a more productive workflow!

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