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# File Sharing
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<figure><img src="/img/docs/media-type-explore.png" alt=""/><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
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## Share Media, Files and Digital Books
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You can use your Butter Box to share media, files, and digital books. To display additional content in your portal, connect a USB drive containing the information you want to share.
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If you’d like more control over how your content is displayed, you can build a **static website** and share it through the Butter Box. Learn more in the [Content Packs](../content-packs/) section.
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### Add files to your USB Drive
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Place individual files directly in the **main directory** (root) of your USB drive. Or, create folders to organize your files (eg. "Books", "Music", "Reports)
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<figure><img src="/img/docs/Screenshot 2025-08-16 at 9.50.15 PM.png" alt=""/><figcaption><p>USB directory when viewed in Finder on desktop</p></figcaption></figure>
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**Things to Know**
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* The **folder names you use** on your USB drive will be shown in the Butter Box portal.
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* Organizing content into folders makes it easier for others to browse and download.
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### Connect to your Butter Box to view
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Insert the USB drive into your Butter Box. After connecting your USB drive to the Raspberry Pi you will see the **Files** tile displayed when you open the Butter Box portal.
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<div><figure><img src="/img/docs/Screenshot_20260414-122810 (1).png" alt=""/><figcaption></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/img/docs/Screenshot_20260414-122821 (1).png" alt=""/><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>
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**Troubleshooting**
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If you don’t see the **Files** tile, try the following actions:
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* Remove the USB drive from the Butter Box. Then re-insert the USB drive.
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* Turn on/off airplane mode. Reconnect Butter Box wifi.
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* Refresh the browser page.
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If you are still having trouble you may need to [Reformat Your USB Drive](../faq/how-to-reformat-your-usb-drive).
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