Send a Large File

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Sending a file via email can be be difficult for both the sender and the recipient. Most email providers set limits on how much one can send and receive, let alone max mailbox sizes. In many cases, you won’t even get a note that the email you sent failed. I recommend using one of the following methods to get your big file or set of files from your computer to the recipient:

Dropbox

Dropbox can be installed on your local computer giving you a folder designated as Public. Within that folder, right-click on file or folder to Copy URL which can be pasted into an email message. If using the web interface, the same option is available off the ˙˙˙ menu. The recipient can then simply click on the link they receive to download the file without needing to be a Dropbox user themselves.

www.dropbox.com

DropSend

DropSend is a quick and easy way to send a secure link to an uploaded file to someone. You can easily send a file up to 8GB through their easy-to-use website. It will send your recipient a secure link to download the file which ensures you’re not cluttering up someone’s inbox.

dropsend.com

WeTransfer.com

WeTransfer offers free emailed links to up to 2 GB files with paid accounts, up to 1 GB for free no-account sends. It has a slick UI and makes for an impressive presentation if you’re sending these links to clients.

wetransfer.com

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