FileSender is a web application that allows authenticated users to send large files to other people securely and easily, or to request files from them. FileSender was developed specifically for the needs of universities and research institutions. In addition, a password can be used for end-to-end encryption.
Unlike cloud storage services such as Dropbox, FileSender is a pure data transfer service: files are made available for a limited period of time and then automatically deleted. This makes it convenient to transfer large volumes of data – such as research data, videos, or measurement series – to internal and external recipients, without requiring them to have a JGU account.
Basic data
| Possible uses | Secure sending and receiving of large files (typically up to several GB per transfer) – e.g. for research data, videos, or measurement series. |
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| Who is it for? | JGU staff and students who want to transfer large files to internal or external recipients or request files from them. |
| Responsible | ZDV |
| Go to the application | https://filesender.zdv.net/ |
Requirements
- Sender / requester: A valid JGU account. Sign-in is required to send or request files.
- Recipients: No JGU account required. The download is performed via a provided link and, if applicable, a download voucher. For encrypted files, the password chosen by the sender is also required.
Features
- Sending of large files (typically up to several GB per transfer)
- Requesting of files by authorized users
- End-to-end encryption with a self-chosen password
- Setting an expiration date for provided files
- Download voucher for recipients without a JGU account
Sign in
- Sign-in is performed with your JGU account via the https://filesender.zdv.net/. Recipients do not need a JGU login.
Support
If you have any questions, please contact zdvdev@uni-mainz.de.