You can upload documents (.pdf, .doc, etc.) to your Start.me account, to make them available across all devices. We will create a link to the uploaded document inside your Bookmarks widget.
Previously uploaded documents can be found and managed in the user admin panel Uploaded files.
Instructions
With your mouse, go to a Bookmarks widget on your start page.
Locate the More button and click it.
Click Add bookmark.
In the Add bookmark sidebar, click the Upload document icon.
Once you've opened this tab, you can locate a document you want to add from your computer. This can be a Microsoft Word or Excel document, a PDF-file or an image file. Other documents are also permitted. Maximum allowed size is 10MB, total allowed space is 50MB.
You'll have to accept the condition of your upload, that it will be accessible to anyone with the link. Then, click Browse.
Once you've located the file you want to add, click Upload document.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I uploaded a .docx or .xlsx file to my Start.me page, but when I click it, it downloads instead of opening in Word or Excel. Why?
A: Most browsers, including Google Chrome, will automatically download Word and Excel files — even if they're correctly configured on the server to be opened (inline). This is a browser limitation, not a Start.me issue.
Q: Can I change this behavior so files open directly in Word or Excel?
A: Unfortunately, browsers don’t allow direct opening in desktop apps like Word or Excel for security reasons. However, there are a few workarounds you can use:
Recommended Workaround: Use Microsoft’s Online Viewer
If your file is publicly accessible, you can wrap your file URL using the Microsoft Office Online Viewer:
https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=YOUR_FILE_URL
Replace YOUR_FILE_URL with the direct URL to your .docx or .xlsx file. This opens the document directly in your browser without downloading it.
Q: Are there any other options?
A: Yes. You can also:
Upload your document to Google Drive or OneDrive, and use the shareable link they provide.
Use file types like PDF if you want in-browser previews (most browsers support these).