While the file moves
Use a transfer path that protects data in transit instead of relying on a large email attachment.
Secure file transfer
Secure file transfer without the guesswork.
SendThisFile protects files in transit and at rest. Paid plans can also verify recipient identity before download.
Free includes transfers up to 50 MB.
A protected transfer path
Protect the whole handoff
Security decisions exist at three moments
A secure transfer is not one feature. It is a set of choices about how the file moves, where it remains available, and who should be allowed to open it.
While the file is stored
Understand how files are protected at rest and how long the selected plan keeps them available.
When someone opens it
Decide whether the transfer needs the normal download flow or optional recipient authentication on a paid plan.
How SendThisFile helps
Set up a protected transfer in one place
Add the file, recipient, message, and any available security option before you send. The transfer details stay together in one clear workflow.
- Files travel through an encrypted transfer path
- Files are encrypted while stored
- Paid plans can require recipient authentication
- Plan-based expiration defines the availability window
Before choosing a workflow
Match the controls to the file
The right process depends on the sensitivity of the content, the recipient, the required availability window, and any obligations your organization must satisfy.
- 1Classify the file
Know whether the transfer contains routine work, confidential business material, or regulated information.
- 2Identify the recipient
Choose whether possession of the link is sufficient or an additional recipient check is appropriate.
- 3Set the availability window
Select a plan whose retention period fits the work instead of leaving access open indefinitely.
- 4Confirm organizational requirements
Security features do not replace your own legal, compliance, vendor-review, or policy decisions.
Go deeper
Plan and operate a safer transfer workflow
Use these focused guides when you need implementation detail beyond the overview.
01
Secure file transfer best practices
Build safer habits around access, delivery, storage, and follow-up.
Read the guide →02Choose the right security protocol
Understand how common transfer protocols differ before selecting a workflow.
Read the guide →03Secure file transfer and HIPAA
Review the safeguards and operating questions involved when files contain health information.
Read the guide →04Secure file transfer for remote teams
Reduce ad hoc sharing when coworkers and partners are working from different locations.
Read the guide →Compare approaches
Understand what changes when the tool changes
These comparisons focus on transfer workflow and product fit. Confirm current capabilities and terms before making a purchasing decision.
Secure file transfer vs. email
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SendThisFile vs. Box
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SendThisFile vs. Dropbox
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SendThisFile vs. WeTransfer
Compare transfer controls, recipient experience, and plan fit.
A clearer way to send
Move the file outside the inbox
Start with a free transfer, or compare plans for larger files, longer retention, and recipient authentication.