Resources pod

Learn how to share downloadable files and external web links with participants using the Resources pod in Adobe Connect. 

The Resources pod in Adobe Connect introduces a convenient way for hosts to share content and links with participants during live sessions. It serves as a central hub for distributing downloadable files and providing quick access to external web resources, all from a single, organized interface.

Hosts can upload documents, presentations, and other files or add relevant web links that participants can access instantly. The pod is designed to make sharing more efficient, reduce on-screen clutter, and improve the overall meeting experience. With intuitive controls and a clean layout, the Resources pod simplifies how content is presented and managed in meetings, virtual classrooms, and webinars.

Key benefits

• Centralized content sharing: Share downloadable files and web links with participants in one place for easy access and management.
• Improved session flow: Hosts can provide all relevant materials without switching between multiple pods or tools during a session.
• Enhanced participant experience: Participants can view and access all shared materials directly from the Resources pod, ensuring smooth collaboration.
• Persistent resource availability: Uploaded resources remain available in the meeting room for reuse in future sessions.

The following topics are covered in this article:

• Add the Resources pod
• Add and manage files in the Resources pod
• Add and manage links in the Resources pod

Add the Resources pod

Use the following steps to add the Resources pod:

Add and manage files in the Resources pod

The Resources pod allows the host to share downloadable files such as presentations, PDFs, or reference materials with participants during live sessions. Files can be uploaded, organized, or removed directly from within the pod.

Add files to the Resources pod

Hosts and presenters can share files, and attendees can download these files directly and view them locally or save them for future use.

Follow one of the following ways to add files to the resources pod:

• Select the Add File at the top of the Resources pod. Upload a file from your device, select an already uploaded file, or select a file from the Content library. Select Add to pod to add the file to the pod.
• Drag and drop a file from your device into the pod.

Participants can then download the shared file directly from the Resources pod during the session.

Manage files in the Resources pod

After uploading files to the Resources pod, hosts and presenters can manage them directly from within the pod. You can rename files, download them for review, or remove outdated ones to keep the list organized.

Hosts and presenters can perform the following actions to manage the files in the Resources pod:

Add and manage links in the Resources pod

Hosts can share external links such as websites, forms, or additional reading materials through the Resources pod. These links open directly in a new browser tab for participants.

Add links in the Resources pod

Use the following steps to add links to the Resources pod:

Manage links in the Resources pod

After adding links to the Resources pod, hosts and presenters can manage them directly from within the pod. You can launch links for all attendees, copy them to the clipboard for quick sharing, edit existing links, or remove outdated ones to keep your list up to date.

The host can manage the links in the Resources pod using the following options:

Backward compatibility

When you upgrade to Adobe Connect 12.11, any existing layouts that include the Files or Weblinks pods are automatically updated.

Each Files or Weblinks pod in your meeting room is replaced by a corresponding Resources pod. For example, if your layout includes both Files and Weblinks pods, the upgrade creates two separate Resources pods—one replacing the Files pod and the other replacing the Weblinks pod.

The pod names update automatically, and the new Resources pod retains the same size and position as the original pods in your layouts. Adobe Connect does not automatically merge content from multiple pods. After the upgrade, you can manually move or consolidate files and links into a single Resources pod if needed.