WPS Shared Folder in WPS Cloud Documents on macOS FAQ

Last updated:July 17, 2026

Common questions about WPS Shared Folder in WPS Cloud Documents on macOS usually focus on folder differences, file recovery, leaving a shared folder, and storage usage; this FAQ includes 4 common questions.

FAQ

What is the difference between a shared folder and a regular folder?

  1. A shared folder allows multiple members to manage files together.
  2. Member actions are synced in real time inside the shared folder.
  3. The creator can also assign different access permissions to different members.

What should I do if a file in the shared folder is deleted?

  1. First confirm that the deleted file came from that shared folder.
  2. Ask the owner to open Trash and check the deleted file.
  3. Restore the file from Trash.

How do I leave a shared folder?

  1. Open the Shared section on the WPS home page.
  2. Right-click the shared file or shared folder you joined.
  3. Select Leave Sharing to exit the current sharing relationship.

Where is a shared folder stored?

  1. A shared folder uses the owner's cloud storage space.
  2. Files uploaded by members are stored in the owner's cloud space.
  3. Other members' own cloud storage is not used by those files.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Shared FolderA cloud folder that multiple members can access and collaborate in together.
Invitation LinkA link used to invite other members to join a shared folder.
Member Permission ManagementThe management entry used to set a member as an admin, editor, viewer, or remove that member.