Inboxes & Receiving Files

Inboxes allow you to avoid downloading and uploading. You can receive playlists straight into DISCO from other sources and instantly use the content - stream, tag, send on to clients etc.

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About inboxes

Use Inboxes to control how and where you receive files before adding them to your DISCO. 

Each Inbox has an upload page URL that can be shared with DISCO users and non-users alike to easily and instantly send content to your DISCO.

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Each DISCO is a creative workspace within an ecosystem designed for searching, curating, sending, and receiving all kinds of media files.

Inboxes play a critical role in the ecosystem. They eliminate most of the historical file transfer pain-points associated with music industry pitching and receiving. This includes issues like uploading, downloading, and unzipping files, making the process much more streamlined and convenient for everyone involved.

Accessing Inboxes

In the left sidebar of DISCO you'll find two inboxes:

  • Team Inboxes are available for all members of your DISCO Team to access.
  • Personal Inboxes are connected to your personal login email, and cannot be viewed by other members on your Team.

Once a playlist becomes available in your DISCO Inbox, you will receive email confirmation along with an in-app notification.

Copy and Share the Inbox URL

Each Inbox has a unique upload page URL that can be shared with anyone sending files to you.

  • Open the specific Inbox where you want to receive the files.
  • Copy the Inbox URL.
  • Email or text it to collaborators.
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  • You will receive an email and an in-app notification when the playlist is available in your DISCO Inbox.
Notfication from receiving in your inbox

Send Files Through an Inbox URL

These are directions for anyone who has been asked to deliver files through a DISCO Inbox upload page.
Inbox URL highlighting upload zone and send your own playlist button

If you DO NOT have DISCO:

  • Simply drag files into the upload area or click to select files on your computer. 
  • Fill out the form.
  • Click Send Files at the bottom of the page.
  • Each time you click Send, a new playlist is generated in the recipient’s DISCO Inbox.

If you DO have DISCO:

  • Save a Playlist in your DISCO with the files you want to share.
  • Copy the share URL.
  • Open the upload page URL you receive.
  • Select Send your own Playlist in the top right corner and paste the Playlist share URL.
  • Click Send Files at the bottom of the page
Inbox URL highlighting upload zone and send your own playlist button

Saving Files from DISCO Playlists

Save To DISCO buttons are featured alongside the download options on every DISCO playlist (assuming it is not Streaming-Only).

  • Clicking Save to DISCO will add the playlist, tracks, or sections into your personal Inbox.
  • The personal Inbox is connected to your login email.
Save to DISCO button highlighted on playlist URL
Save to DISCO makes life simpler for everyone working in the DISCO ecosystem by eliminating downloading and uploading from their day-to-day tasks.

Wrap-Up

DISCO Inboxes are an essential tool for exchanging media files with collaborators. With features like unique upload page URLs and Save to DISCO buttons, users can easily send and receive files without the hassle of traditional file transfers. By taking advantage of these features, users can streamline their workflow and focus on what really matters - the creative process.

Read our Advanced Inbox Features article to learn more about integrating Inboxes into your workflow.