Dashboard Overview
Your complete guide to navigating and using the MegaVault dashboard interface for efficient file management.
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Dashboard Overview
The MegaVault dashboard is your central hub for managing files, monitoring storage usage, and accessing all platform features. The interface is designed for both efficiency and ease of use, providing quick access to your most important files and actions.
First Time Login
Dashboard Components
- File Browser: View and manage your files and folders
- Upload Area: Drag-and-drop or click to upload files
- Storage Meter: Monitor your storage usage
- Recent Activity: Track recent file operations
- Search Bar: Find files quickly by name or type
- View Controls: Switch between grid and list views
- Sort Options: Organize files by date, size, or name
- Action Toolbar: Access common file operations
File Browser
The file browser is the heart of the dashboard, displaying your files and folders in an organized, easy-to-navigate interface.
View Modes
Grid View
Visual thumbnails for images and documents
- ✅ Thumbnail previews
- ✅ Visual file type indicators
- ✅ Quick file recognition
- ✅ Ideal for images and media
List View
Detailed file information in table format
- ✅ File sizes and dates
- ✅ More files visible at once
- ✅ Sortable columns
- ✅ Better for large collections
File Information
Each file displays the following information:
- File Name: Original filename with extension
- File Size: Human-readable size (KB, MB, GB)
- Upload Date: When the file was added to MegaVault
- File Type: Visual icon indicating file format
- Share Status: Indicator if file is publicly shared
Selection and Actions
- Single Click: Select a file
- Double Click: Open file preview or download
- Right Click: Open context menu with actions
- Ctrl+Click: Multi-select files
- Shift+Click: Select range of files
Upload Area
The upload area provides multiple ways to add files to your MegaVault storage, designed for both single files and bulk uploads.
Upload Methods
Drag & Drop
Most convenient for multiple files
- Drag files from your computer
- Drop anywhere in the upload area
- Supports multiple files
- Visual upload progress
Click to Browse
Traditional file selection dialog
- Click "Choose Files" button
- Browse your file system
- Multi-select with Ctrl/Cmd
- Folder upload supported
Paste Upload
Quick upload from clipboard
- Copy files in file explorer
- Paste with Ctrl+V
- Screenshot paste support
- Text content upload
Upload Progress
During upload, you'll see:
- Progress Bar: Individual file upload progress
- Speed Indicator: Current upload speed
- Time Remaining: Estimated completion time
- Cancel Option: Stop upload if needed
- Error Handling: Retry failed uploads automatically
File Size Limits
- Individual file: 100 MB
- Batch upload: 500 MB total
- These limits can be adjusted by administrators
Storage Information
The storage information panel helps you monitor your usage and manage your storage allocation effectively.
Storage Metrics
- Used Space: Total storage currently in use
- Available Space: Remaining storage capacity
- Total Allocation: Your total storage limit
- File Count: Number of files stored
- Folder Count: Number of folders created
Visual Indicators
Storage Status Colors
Storage Management Tips
- Regularly review and delete unnecessary files
- Use the trash folder to temporarily free up space
- Consider compressing large files before upload
- Monitor storage trends to plan for upgrades
Recent Activity
The recent activity feed keeps you informed about all actions performed on your files, providing transparency and helping you track changes.
Activity Types
- File Uploads: New files added to your storage
- File Downloads: Files accessed or downloaded
- File Deletions: Files moved to trash
- File Shares: Files shared with public links
- Folder Creation: New folders organized
- File Renames: Files renamed or moved
Activity Information
Each activity entry shows:
- Action Type: What operation was performed
- File/Folder Name: Which item was affected
- Timestamp: When the action occurred
- User Context: Who performed the action (if applicable)
- Details: Additional context about the operation
Activity Retention
Quick Actions
Quick actions provide fast access to common operations without navigating through menus.
Global Quick Actions
File Operations
- 🔄 Upload Files
- 📁 Create New Folder
- 🔍 Search Files
- ⭐ View Favorites
- 🗑️ Open Trash
View & Organization
- 📊 Switch View Mode
- 🔢 Sort Files
- 🎯 Filter by Type
- 📅 Filter by Date
- 🔄 Refresh View
Context-Sensitive Actions
When files are selected, additional actions become available:
- Download: Save files to your device
- Share: Generate public sharing links
- Rename: Change file names
- Move: Relocate to different folders
- Copy: Duplicate files
- Delete: Move to trash
- Properties: View detailed file information
Dashboard Customization
Personalize your dashboard experience with various customization options to match your workflow and preferences.
Display Preferences
- Default View Mode: Choose grid or list as default
- Items Per Page: Set how many files to display
- Sort Preference: Default file sorting order
- Theme: Light or dark mode (if available)
- Language: Interface language selection
Sidebar Configuration
- Panel Visibility: Show/hide different sidebar sections
- Recent Files Count: Number of recent files to display
- Quick Access Folders: Pin frequently used folders
- Collapsed State: Remember sidebar open/closed state
Notification Settings
- Upload Complete: Notifications when uploads finish
- Share Notifications: Alerts when files are accessed
- Storage Warnings: Alerts when storage is nearly full
- Activity Digest: Daily/weekly activity summaries