How to Use Media Library in UniLink (Organize and Reuse Your Images and Files)

Stop re-uploading the same image every time. Media Library is your central storage hub — upload once, use anywhere across your UniLink profile.

Every time you add a new block or update an existing one, you need visuals — product photos, logos, background images, PDFs. Without a central storage layer, you end up uploading duplicates, losing track of old files, and wasting storage. UniLink's Media Library solves this by giving you a persistent, searchable file repository tied to your account. Everything you've ever uploaded lives there, ready to be reused in seconds.

What Media Library Does

Media Library is a centralized asset manager built into the UniLink dashboard. It stores every file you upload — whether through the Block Editor, the Files app, or a direct upload — in a single organized location. Instead of attaching a file directly to one block and then searching for it again later, you upload it once to the library and pull it into any block that supports media.

The library supports images (JPEG, PNG, GIF, WebP), videos, and downloadable files (PDF, ZIP, and other document types). Each asset gets a permanent URL the moment it's uploaded, so sharing or embedding it elsewhere is straightforward. You can see the total storage your account is consuming, which helps you stay within your plan limits and decide when to clean up older files.

Folders keep things organized when your library grows. You can create a folder for each product line, campaign, or content type. Search by filename lets you find a specific asset without scrolling through hundreds of thumbnails. Bulk selection makes deleting or moving multiple files fast — handy after a seasonal campaign when you want to clear out temporary assets.

How to Get Started With Media Library

1. Open the dashboard — log in to your UniLink account and go to the main dashboard at unil.ink.
2. Navigate to Media Library — in the left sidebar, find the Media section and click Media Library. The library panel opens showing all previously uploaded files.
3. Check your current storage — at the top of the panel you'll see a storage usage indicator. Note how much of your plan's storage you've used before uploading large files.
4. Create your first folder — click the New Folder button, give it a descriptive name (e.g., "Product Photos 2025"), and press Enter. Folders appear in the left column of the library panel.
5. Upload your first file — click Upload or drag files directly into the library panel. Files go into the currently selected folder, or into the root if no folder is selected.
6. Rename the file if needed — right-click or open the file's context menu and choose Rename. A clear filename makes search much more reliable later.
7. Copy the file URL — select any file and use Copy Link to get its permanent CDN URL. Paste it into external tools, emails, or social posts.

How to Use Media Library

1. Insert a library asset into a block — open any block that has an image or file field (Banner, Product, Links, etc.), click the image picker, and choose From Media Library instead of Upload New.
2. Search for a file — type part of the filename in the search bar at the top of the library. Results filter in real time across all folders.
3. Move files between folders — select one or more files, right-click and choose Move To, then pick the destination folder. Use this to reorganize after a campaign ends.
4. Delete unused files — select files you no longer need, then click Delete. The system will warn you if a file is currently referenced by an active block, so you don't accidentally break your page.
5. Bulk upload — drag a selection of files from your computer onto the library panel at once. All files upload simultaneously and land in the active folder.
6. Replace a file in place — right-click an existing file and choose Replace. Upload a new version and every block referencing that file updates automatically because the URL stays the same.
7. Filter by file type — use the type filter (Images / Videos / Files) to narrow the view when your library contains mixed content.

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How to Get the Most Out of Media Library

The biggest time-saver in Media Library is the reuse workflow. Before uploading anything, search the library first to see if a version of that asset already exists. Duplicate assets inflate your storage bill and make it confusing when you update one copy but forget the other. A "search before upload" habit keeps the library lean and consistent.

Folder naming conventions pay dividends over time. A flat root folder gets unmanageable once you've run a few campaigns. A simple hierarchy like "Brand / Logos", "Products / Spring 2025", "Blog / Headers" makes it fast to navigate, fast to clean up, and easy to hand off to a team member who hasn't touched your account before.

File naming is equally important. Search in Media Library matches on filename, not on visual content. If your files are named DSC_0041.jpg through DSC_0300.jpg, search is useless. Rename files to describe what they show — "checkout-page-mockup.png", "ebook-cover-v2.jpg" — and you'll find them instantly months later.

When you finish a seasonal campaign, do a quick library audit: filter to that campaign's folder, select everything that won't be reused, and delete it. This habit keeps your storage usage predictable and prevents the library from becoming a dumping ground that nobody wants to scroll through.

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