FileSender
FileSender makes it easy to send and share large files with others, for example if the file is too large to send by email.
FileSender is a service that makes it possible to transfer files that are too large to just attach to an email.
You can send one or more files by uploading it/them to FileSender, after which you get a link that you can either send to the recipient yourself or let FileSender send.
You can receive files from anyone by asking FileSender to send them an email with a so-called "upload voucher", which is also just a link.
FileSender is open source and developed by a number of research networks (originally AARNet, Uninett, HEAnet and SURFnet) and supported by DeiC.
Who can use FileSender?
User authentication is done via DeiC's WAYF service. All organizations and users connected to WAYF can use FileSender. But a user can send and receive files to and from anywhere in the world.
What does it take to use FileSender?
No requirements: There are no special requirements for equipment (PC, tablets, mobile phones, etc), other than a browser.
Large files: If you want to transfer files larger than 2GB, the browser must support HTML5.
What about legal, security and personal data?
Access control: The user is identified with WAYF. Strictly speaking, all that is known about the parties with whom the user exchanges data is that they are in possession of the link (and possibly password) generated by FileSender.
Data storage: Data is stored temporarily (max. 30 days) on servers located at DeiC in Lyngby.
Logging: Logging and statistics are kept on access to data. In FileSender, the user can ask to have some of this information sent by email.
Encryption: Files sent by the user can be encrypted by FileSender with a password chosen by the user. The user must then ensure the secure transfer of this password to the recipient.
Backup: Backups are made to restore the service in the event of operational problems, but users cannot expect uploaded files to be restored.
Data processing agreement: The service offers a data processing agreement, which can be downloaded here. Signed data processing agreement should be sent to: service manager Morten Kjeldgaard, E-mail: morten.kjeldgaard@deic.dk.
FileSender is developed by a number of research networks (originally AARNet, Uninett, HEAnet and SURFnet) and supported by DeiC. It is open source and the rights are held by the Commons Conservancy.
What does it cost to use FileSender?
Included in the WAYF subscription.
Getting help
System support: If you want to get in touch with FileSender support, please contact us at netdrift@deic.dk.
You can contact Morten Kjeldgaard, responsible for the service, about the data processing agreement.