Can I create a link to a course folder...?

I have folder with 70 files, one for each student group, that I want to link to from the Assignment page, but I cannot seem to get a link to the folder, which is inside the course's Canvas page. None of the (archived) suggestions help:

https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Archived-Questions/ARCHIVED-Is-there-a-way-to-create-a-link-to-a-folder-on-a-page/m-p/107155#M15905

https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Archived-Questions/ARCHIVED-Create-page-links-to-whole-folders/m-p/91455#M23322

https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Idea-Conversations/Links-to-folders-not-just-files-in-pages/idi-p/434970

Please tell me that this is possible, I really do not want to link separately to the 70 different files one by one, as I'm sure you understand.

Thanks
// MVHMF

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Chris_Hofer

Hi @FabianChalmers ...

Did you create actual groups in your course (via the "People" page) for your students? If so, have you thought about uploading those files to those specific group areas rather than uploading them to course folders in your overall course "Files" area of the course?

NoahBoswell

@FabianChalmers ..

In addition to what Chris provided you with, if you're just talking about trying to get the link to the folder that has all your files on it, it is possible, and all you need to do it use the URL that is in the search bar when you're on that page, and link it to wherever you need. It might also be a good idea to have the Files button enabled on your course's side-navigation bar if it isn't already. When I tested it students couldn't see anything unless the button was enabled and the files folder was published.

Hope this helps, too! All the best.

Noah

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