Uploading Files via Google Drive, Dropbox, and WeTransfer

This page covers the steps needed to upload projects and files via Google Drive, Dropbox, and WeTransfer

File management

During your time as a student at FMS, you will be required to upload projects for every course. Before we discuss the different methods for submitting your work, we would like to share some helpful tips to help you stay organized.

We recommend that you create a folder on your computer named "Futureproof Music School." Inside this folder, create another folder called "Courses." Within the "Courses" folder, create a separate folder for each course. This organization will help you stay on top of your assignments and make them easily accessible.

Submitting Your Project

To submit your project, please follow these steps:

1. Make sure everything you want to submit is in one folder

2. Compress the folder
- Mac: Right click - Compress - locate the .zip file
- PC: right-click the file or folder, navigate to "Send to," and select "Compressed (zipped) folder

3. Click "My Device" locate the .zip file and upload

If the system says "the file is too big" then you'll need to link or upload the file via Google Drive, Dropbox, or WeTransfer. 

Google drive

We recommend using Google Drive if you already have it, as it is a free resource. To upload your project via Google Drive:

1. Upload your .zip file to your GDrive

2. On the FMS project page, click the "Link to file" option

3. Within GDrive, click the three vertical dots by your file or folder name and select "copy link"

4. Return to the FMS project page and paste the link into the box.  Click "Import"

5. Once the file has been imported, click "upload," and your project will be submitted.

wetransfer

WeTransfer is a free resource for single-use sharing.  This makes it a convenient option; however, the link is temporary and expires after about 2 weeks.  We encourage you to use Google Drive; however, if you're unable to use that, then WeTransfer is a good alternative.

To upload your project via WeTransfer:

1. Go to www.wetransfer.com and click "I Agree" on their terms of service notification.

2. Click "Add Files" and upload your .zip file

3. Above the "Get a Link" button at the bottom, you'll see a box with three dots, click this box and select "Create Link". Once selected, click the box with the three dots again.

4. Fill out the "Your Email", "Title" and "Message" fields then click "Get a Link"

5. Copy the link that is provided once your file is uploaded.

6. On the FMS project page, click the "Link to file" option

7. Paste the link into the box. Click "Import"

8. Once the file has been imported, click "upload," and your project will be submitted.

dropbox

Dropbox is a paid alternative to GDrive or WeTransfer.  We encourage you to try either platform before spending money on a Dropbox account.  If you already have one, then you're welcome to use this option on our page.

To upload your project via Dropbox:

1. Upload your .zip file to Dropbox.

2. On the FMS project page, click the "Dropbox" option.

3. The system will ask you to "Please authenticate with Dropbox
to select files".  Click "connect to Dropbox".

4. Dropbox will open in a new window. Login using your credentials. Once you've logged in, you'll be asked if Learn Worlds (our system) can have access to your Dropbox files. Click "I accept".

5. You'll automatically return to the FMS project page where you'll find your Dropbox files and folders within the upload window

6. Locate the project .zip file and select it

7. Click "upload," and your project will be submitted.


If you encounter any issues while uploading your project, please feel free to reach out to us using the "Messages" tab located at the top of your dashboard. A representative from FMS will respond as quickly as possible so you can continue with the course!