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Mar 28, 2021 23:45 |  #1

I need to send about a dozen large files to a client (>10 MB ea). What is the current best way to do this?

I'm told FTP is "old school" and no longer desired.

I'm familiar with Dropbox, but find it clunky to use.

Is there something newer and better, or is Dropbox still the standard?


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Mar 29, 2021 00:01 |  #2

Yes, DropBox works well for getting files to customers. I use it regularly.


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Mar 30, 2021 20:03 |  #3

If you have a hosted web site, you should be able to build a folder within that site that your client can click on a link and from there download the content.




  
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bpalermini wrote in post #19215283 (external link)
Yes, DropBox works well for getting files to customers. I use it regularly.

Yeah, I'm using Dropbox for the time being.


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MBR wrote in post #19216204 (external link)
If you have a hosted web site, you should be able to build a folder within that site that your client can click on a link and from there download the content.

This is more to my liking, I'll have to check deeper into it.


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Apr 08, 2021 12:27 as a reply to  @ photoguy6405's post |  #6

I use Surperb low prices great tech support.

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Feb 08, 2022 08:31 |  #7

MBR wrote in post #19216204 (external link)
If you have a hosted web site, you should be able to build a folder within that site that your client can click on a link and from there download the content.

This is what I do for all my clients files. Easily add a login and password. They can use an ftp client or just browser access.


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Feb 08, 2022 18:45 |  #8

You can use Google Drive to store files that you wish to share.

"Can I use Google Drive to share files?

You can share the files and folders that you store in Google Drive with anyone. When you share from Google Drive, you can control whether people can edit, comment on, or only view the file. When you share content from Google Drive, the Google Drive program policies apply."

"When you're sending a file, you can add attachments in Gmail up to 25 MB—but what if you have larger files such as videos? Save these large files in Google Drive, then insert a link to the Drive or shared drive file in your email."

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Feb 14, 2022 02:11 |  #9

Some other options:

If you have a Microsoft 365 subscription you can create a OneDrive folder and share it.

I’ve also been receiving files from a software company that uses WeTransfer.


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