How to send large files

Most email systems only let you send attachments of up to 50MB. What are your options if you need to send larger files than that?

Cloud storage

The most popular cloud storage tools include:

• https://drive.google.com

• https://onedrive.com/

• https://dropbox.com 

Pros:

• You likely already have one of these tools.

• They are fairly easy for most people to use.

Cons:

• Requires the other person to have account.

• Some companies may block these tools for security reasons.

Free file transfer site.

Well known file transfer sites include:

• https://www.filemail.com/

• https://send-anywhere.com/ 

• https://wetransfer.com/

• https://upvi.org/

Pros:

• Free.

• Securish.

Cons:

• Files are just sent (not stored for future access.)

• May have to pay if transferring larger files.

Paid SFTP service
Some of the most likely used services are:

• https://www.hightail.com/ 

• https://www.couchdrop.io/

• https://sftptogo.com/ 

Pros:

• Easy to use

• Easy to administer

• Secure

Cons:

• Expensive (like $100+ a month)

• Did I mention its expensive?

Build an SFTP site

How to do this on Amazon:

https://docs.aws.amazon.com/transfer/latest/userguide/create-server-sftp.html

Pros:

• Secure.

• Affordable.

Cons:

• Requires technical set up.

• Requires some administration.

• Might be challenging for some people to use.

Black Vest Tech can help you choose and set up the right file transfer solution for you. Contact us for more information.