Strada transfer guide

Use Strada when it has been agreed as the transfer method for your booking.

Follow the booking instructions for the receiving account, folder and permission level. An upload link and a shared-folder workflow have different requirements, so confirm which route applies.

1. Choose the agreed route

If The Palette supplies an upload link, follow that link’s instructions. If sharing a folder from your computer is agreed, use the steps below.

2. Download for your platform

Use the official Strada download page for the current installer and supported systems. Avoid old version-specific installer links.

macOS setup

Select the installer matching your Mac and follow Strada’s current installation instructions. Sign in if the chosen workflow requires it. Grant access only to folders or drives needed for the project.

Windows setup

Check current Windows support and hardware requirements on the official download page. Use the Windows installer and its setup instructions rather than the Mac Applications-folder steps. If your system is unsupported, agree another transfer method before proceeding.

3. Prepare a project folder

Keep the package in a dedicated folder and verify its contents. Share the project folder rather than the root drive. Local app access and collaborator sharing are separate permissions.

4. Invite the confirmed recipient

Use the invitation address supplied for your booking. Select the minimum permission needed for the agreed workflow. Download access may suit collecting footage; Edit access is only needed when writing into that folder is part of the plan. Confirm the role before inviting.

Check the folder path, recipient and permissions, then verify that access works. Keep the source computer, connected drive and network available for the agreed transfer period. Coordinate any disconnection or access removal.

5. Confirm completion

Check that the expected files arrived and can be opened. Keep your originals and backup. When the transfer is complete, review whether shared access is still required.

Transfer checklist

  • Current supported installer or the supplied upload link
  • Dedicated project folder with verified contents
  • Booking-confirmed recipient and permission level
  • Host computer and media available during transfer
  • Receipt and file integrity checked
  • Originals retained and access reviewed afterwards

For current app help, use Strada’s official website. For project-specific questions, contact The Palette.

Strada
guide

This guide walks you through everything you need to get started with Strada, the file sharing and remote access tool we use to collaborate on your project. Follow the steps in order and reach out if you hit any snags.

Step 1: Create Your Free Account

  1. Go to strada.tech and click Sign Up for Free in the top right.

  2. Log in with Google in one click, or enter your email and follow the security prompts.

  3. Check your inbox to confirm your account.

  4. Accept the Terms and Conditions.

  5. You'll land on a welcome page with a download link.

  6. Strada has a new V2 app. Please download it from this link: https://download.strada.tech/elkhart/2026.6.15-2/Strada.dmg. ⚠️ The current Strada V2 app is currently Mac Silicon ONLY!

Step 2: Download and Install Strada

  1. Download the installer for your system:

    • Mac: Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) only

    • Windows: Windows 11 with Nvidia or AMD GPU

  2. Unzip the package and drag the Strada agent into your Applications folder.

  3. Open your Applications folder and double-click Strada to launch it.

  4. Enter the login code Strada sends to confirm your credentials.

  5. Click Get Started.

On first launch, grant Strada access to:

  • Your Desktop and Downloads folders (these are not shared with anyone — Strada just needs local access)

  • Any external drives you want to use for collaboration

Step 3: Navigate the App

Strada works like a Mac Finder or Windows File Explorer. The left panel contains:

  • Home Folders — your local machine

  • My Computers — all computers you've installed Strada on

  • Shared With Me — any drives or folders that have been shared with you by collaborators (this is where you'll find content from me)

You can view files in column, thumbnail, or list view. Clicking any video, audio, or image file loads it into the Strada Player for instant playback directly from the source drive — no downloading required.

Step 4: Sharing a Folder With Me

To give me access to your footage or project files, you invite me directly to the folder in Strada:

  1. Navigate to the folder you want to share (go to the specific folder, not the root drive).

  2. Right-click the folder and select Invite to Folder.

  3. Type in my email address: hello@khalifsultan.com

  4. Set my permission level to Edit.

  5. Click send.

I'll receive an email notification and the folder will appear in my Strada immediately.

Why Edit permission? I'm on a paid Strada plan, which means I handle all file transfers — both pulling your footage to my machine and pushing grades or deliverables back to you. Edit access is what allows me to do both. You don't need to initiate any transfers yourself.

What you keep control of: You only share the specific folder you invite me into. Nothing else on your drive is visible or accessible to me.

Step 5: Mobile Access

  • iOS/iPadOS: Search Strada Media on the App Store.

  • Android: Search Strada on the Google Play Store.

Log in with your same Strada credentials. You'll see all the same shared folders you have access to on desktop.

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