What is a data room?

What is a data room? Learn everything in detail about it

1 min readLast updated Nov 2025View as Markdown

A Data Room in Plox is a secure, branded space where you can group and share multiple documents using a single shareable link. It’s designed for scenarios where you need to present several files together, professionally, securely, and with full control.

Think of it as a curated folder, but with access controls, viewer tracking, and branding built in.

What Does a Data Room in Plox Do?#

  • Groups Multiple Documents Together Share several files in one place using a single, organized link.
  • Controls Access at the Room Level Apply access settings (email restriction, OTP, passwords, expiration) to all documents inside the data room.
  • Tracks Viewer Activity See who accessed the data room, which files they opened, how long they spent, and from which device/location.
  • Keeps Your Files Secure Prevent downloads, limit views, or restrict access only to approved emails, across all files in the room.
  • Offers a Branded Experience Customize the data room with your logo, colors, and a custom domain (Plus & Pro plans).
  • Simplifies Sharing One link = all your important files. No need to send documents one by one.
  • Improves Presentation Create a professional, cohesive experience, especially useful for clients, investors, and stakeholders.
  • Supports Updates & Revisions Easily replace files inside the room without changing the share link.

What You Can Track#

Best Use Cases#

  • Fundraising decks & financials (send to VCs via one link)
  • Onboarding documentation for clients or team members
  • Investor updates with grouped reports, KPIs, and updates
  • Legal bundles (e.g. contracts, NDAs, agreements)
  • Marketing asset hubs shared with agencies or freelancers

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