--- title: "Let external users upload files to your team's projects" description: "Learn how you can let external collaborators upload project assets to your project" url: https://help.filestage.io/en/articles/2751188-let-external-users-upload-files-to-your-team-s-projects collection: "File and Version Management" updated: 2026-06-15 language: en alternates: [fr, de, es] --- # Let external users upload files to your team's projects Learn how you can let external collaborators upload project assets to your project _In Filestage, you can allow people outside your organization - such as_ **_agencies, freelancers, or partners_** _- to upload files directly to your projects. This ensures a seamless workflow with external collaborators without them needing a full seat on your team._ > **Info:** External uploads are only available in our Business and Enterprise subscription plans. * * * ## Choosing the right role for your collaborators To give you the best experience, Filestage distinguishes between your core team and your external partners: - **For External Partners:** Use the "Reviewer Upload" feature for agencies, freelancers, or clients. It’s the perfect way to let people outside your company contribute to your projects without needing a full account and without occupying a paid seat in your Filestage team. This allows, e.g., freelancers and agencies to add project assets directly to your projects without giving them access to all reviewer groups. At the same time, you keep everything in one central workspace and avoid the need for any third-party tools. - **For Your Colleagues:** Anyone within your organization (sharing your email domain) should be added as a **Team Member**. This gives them the full suite of internal tools they need to collaborate effectively with you. Additionally, this will allow your colleagues to collaborate in administering the projects and create projects using your subscription. > **Info:** **Note on Domains:** To keep your internal workflow secure and organized, the upload option for reviewers is specifically designed for guests with a different email domain than yours. * * * ## How to enable reviewers to upload files?

  1. Click on the reviewer group settings icon

  1. Toggle on the option Uploads

> **Warning:** **_Please note:_** _Reviewers must have their own_ [_free reviewer account_](https://app.filestage.io/signup?reason=review-files) _in order to upload files, which they can do either through their dashboard or directly in the file view._ > _Please find more information on free reviewer accounts_ [_here_](https://help.filestage.io/en/articles/9465070-the-reviewer-dashboard-and-how-to-use-it.md)_._ * * * 💡**What´s next?** After understanding how to let external users upload files to your team's projects, see how to [**Compare versions of a file directly in the viewer.**](https://help.filestage.io/en/articles/5560093-compare-versions-of-a-file-directly-in-the-viewer.md) * * * _Let us know if you have any questions by reaching out to us on chat or emailing us at_ [_support@filestage.io_](mailto:support@filestage.io)_. We're always happy to help!_