Guide: How to Access One File from All Wikimedia Platforms

Wikimedia Commons serves as a central repository for multimedia files that can be used across all Wikimedia platforms. Here’s a step-by-step guide to access your uploaded file on multiple platforms:

Step 1: Upload the File to Wikimedia Commons

1. Log in to Wikimedia Commons: Visit Wikimedia Commons and log in with your Wikimedia account.
2. Upload Your File: Click on "Upload file" and follow the steps in the upload wizard.
3. Name Your File: Assign a unique and descriptive name, such as:
   File.jpg
4. Complete the Upload: Add a description, categories, and licensing details. Once uploaded, the file URL will look like this:
   https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File.jpg

Step 3: Construct URLs to Access the File

1. Take the platform’s base URL (e.g., https://en.wikipedia.org).
2. Append - Shoe Rack Wiki/wiki/File: followed by your file name.