SendThisFile
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SendThisFile is a managed file transfer
service operated by SendThisFile, Inc., which uses cloud computing
and 128-bit SSL
encryption to enable users
to send and receive large data files through the Internet. The company was co-founded in 2003 by CEO Aaron Freeman and his father CFO Michael Freeman.
SendThisFile has around 1.5 million users and has transferred over 40 million files.
To use the service the file sender enters the recipient's e-mail address and message into the company’s web form and then uploads the file to the company’s servers. The recipient receives an e-mail notification with a URL download link.
The company provides basic features for free and more advanced features for a monthly recurring fee.
The service acts as a primary alternative to e-mailing large e-mail attachment
s that are typically restricted by e-mail servers due to their large size. Corporate e-mail servers
such as Microsoft Exchange Server
allow companies to set limits on employee e-mail attachment sizes and the email sender may receive a non-delivery report as result, signifying that their recipient could not be reached. No-cost hosted email providers such as Gmail
will also restrict users file attachment sizes, which are currently set at 25 Megabytes per email. These limits are set by companies to reduce server load which can impact server performance.
SendThisFile is also an alternative to FTP, online file storage and the sending of personal storage devices (CDs, DVDs, USB flash drives or Hard Disk Drives) via mail or overnight delivery service.
File hosting service
A file hosting service, online file storage provider, or cyberlocker is an Internet hosting service specifically designed to host user files. Typically they allow HTTP and FTP access. Related services are content-displaying hosting services A file hosting service, online file storage provider, or...
service operated by SendThisFile, Inc., which uses cloud computing
Cloud computing
Cloud computing is the delivery of computing as a service rather than a product, whereby shared resources, software, and information are provided to computers and other devices as a utility over a network ....
and 128-bit SSL
Transport Layer Security
Transport Layer Security and its predecessor, Secure Sockets Layer , are cryptographic protocols that provide communication security over the Internet...
encryption to enable users
User (computing)
A user is an agent, either a human agent or software agent, who uses a computer or network service. A user often has a user account and is identified by a username , screen name , nickname , or handle, which is derived from the identical Citizen's Band radio term.Users are...
to send and receive large data files through the Internet. The company was co-founded in 2003 by CEO Aaron Freeman and his father CFO Michael Freeman.
SendThisFile has around 1.5 million users and has transferred over 40 million files.
To use the service the file sender enters the recipient's e-mail address and message into the company’s web form and then uploads the file to the company’s servers. The recipient receives an e-mail notification with a URL download link.
The company provides basic features for free and more advanced features for a monthly recurring fee.
The service acts as a primary alternative to e-mailing large e-mail attachment
E-mail attachment
An email attachment is a computer file sent along with an email message. One or more files can be attached to any email message, and be sent along with it to the recipient. This is typically used as a simple method to share documents and images...
s that are typically restricted by e-mail servers due to their large size. Corporate e-mail servers
Server (computing)
In the context of client-server architecture, a server is a computer program running to serve the requests of other programs, the "clients". Thus, the "server" performs some computational task on behalf of "clients"...
such as Microsoft Exchange Server
Microsoft Exchange Server
Microsoft Exchange Server is the server side of a client–server, collaborative application product developed by Microsoft. It is part of the Microsoft Servers line of server products and is used by enterprises using Microsoft infrastructure products...
allow companies to set limits on employee e-mail attachment sizes and the email sender may receive a non-delivery report as result, signifying that their recipient could not be reached. No-cost hosted email providers such as Gmail
Gmail
Gmail is a free, advertising-supported email service provided by Google. Users may access Gmail as secure webmail, as well via POP3 or IMAP protocols. Gmail was launched as an invitation-only beta release on April 1, 2004 and it became available to the general public on February 7, 2007, though...
will also restrict users file attachment sizes, which are currently set at 25 Megabytes per email. These limits are set by companies to reduce server load which can impact server performance.
SendThisFile is also an alternative to FTP, online file storage and the sending of personal storage devices (CDs, DVDs, USB flash drives or Hard Disk Drives) via mail or overnight delivery service.