How to share files securely
Sharing and transferring files is becoming a much larger part of daily life. As internet speeds get faster across the world we’re able to send bigger files much more quickly, but we still need a service to facilitate this transfer. So if you’d like to know how to move or transfer your files safely, then look no further.
If you’re already using a cloud storage solution such as Dropbox, then you will already be able to share files securely. However, if you’re not using a cloud storage solution then another service such as WeTransfer allows you to share your files quickly and for free.
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How to share files using Dropbox
Once you’ve uploaded your files toDropboxyou can also use the service to share them. Thankfully, this feature is very simple to use.
On your desktop app:
If you’re online:
This link will allow anyone to access the file once it’s been shared, and you don’t need a Dropbox account to open the link.
How to share your files using WeTransfer
WeTransferis a service that allows you to transfer files of up to 2GB for free, and files of up to 20GB if you go with their paid option.
The service is very simple to use and doesn’t require you to set up an account to move files of under 2GB.
The link will expire after a certain amount of time, and your files will be removed from the Cloud. Do note that this is not a storage solution. As the name suggests, it’s just a method for transferring your files from one place to another.
How to share your files with an encrypted ZIP file
If you’re worried about security then using an encrypted ZIP file is one of the most secure ways to move your files. You will also want to use open source software, to ensure you’re using a program that can be trusted.
7-Zipis ideal for this solution, but because it’s more secure there are a few more steps to follow when transferring your file.
The one issue with this method is that it will require the recipient at the other end to have software that is able to unpack and open encrypted archives. They’ll also need to download 7-Zip, or another program that does the same thing, to unlock the files.
