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# Synchronize Documents using SparkleShare
Share documents with your entire team right from your desktop! By using Planio's [Git repositories](https://plan.io/subversion-hosting-and-git-hosting/) and [SparkleShare](https://plan.io/sparkleshare/), you can finally replace file sharing solutions such as Dropbox™ or Box™ and benefit from full integration and super [secure hosting made in Germany](https://plan.io/privacy/).
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## Install SparkleShare
You'll need the SparkleShare client app. It's available for Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux.
**Simply head to [sparkleshare.org](http://sparkleshare.org/) and download SparkleShare.**
![](sparkleshare_link_code_public_key.png)
After the installation has finished, SparkleShare will present you with your unique **Link Code** (or public key as it's called in Planio). Click on the **Copy** button next to it.
## Paste your link code into Planio
Within Planio, navigate to **My account** -\> **Public keys** and click on **Add**.
Give your key a name, for instance the name of your computer, and paste the SparkleShare link code you copied previously.
![](adding_a\_public_key_in_planio.png)
*Adding a public key (or link code) in Planio*
## Create your first Git repository
Repositories are versioned and secure data storage areas within Planio. You can have as many repositories as you want per project.
To create one, navigate to any of your Planio projects, and then to **Settings** -\> **Repositories** -\> **New repository**.
Select *Git* as your **SCM**, and enter an **Identifier**, for example *documents*. Then click **Create**.
![](creating_a\_git_repository_to_use_with_sparkleshare.png)
*Creating a Git repository to use with SparkleShare*
### The Git repository URL
Next, navigate to **Repository** and select your newly created repository from the sidebar. Still in the sidebar, take note of your **Repository URL**.
![](repository_url_in_sidebar.png)
*Repository URL in sidebar*