How to Send Files Using safedrop
Sending secure files with safedrop is quick and compliant. Here’s how it works, from login to delivery.
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After logging in, you’ll land on the safedrop compose page.
You have two options:
Drag and drop files into the drop zone, or
Click the orange “+” icon to browse and select files from your device.
Add a subject line and a message for your recipient.
If you want more privacy, you can encrypt the message, so it's only visible once the recipient is verified and has accessed the safedrop.
|| Note: These fields are optional — you can still send files without them.
Enter one or more email addresses. Separate multiple addresses with commas or add them one by one, hitting Enter after each.
You can also choose "Don’t specify recipients" — this creates a link you can share manually.
You have two choices:
Option 1 – Automatically send everyone an email
safedrop will email recipients a secure link.
Option 2 – I will send them the link myself
safedrop gives you a link to copy and paste into your own message.
Best for bypassing spam filters — especially with clients or legal teams.
Once you’ve added files or typed a message, the “safedrop it” button will activate (it turns orange).
If you chose manual sending or no recipients, you’ll see a summary page with your safedrop details and link. Copy and share it however you like — email, WhatsApp, Teams, etc.
If you chose automatic email, you’ll be taken to a confirmation page that shows the settings: expiry time, allowed downloads/views, and more.
Your settings will be remembered the next time you log in.
These optional settings help you control access and visibility:
Add a password for extra protection.
Important: Share the password separately (phone, text, not email).
Use this as an internal tag or ID for audits.
Set an expiry: from 1 hour to never. Great for time-sensitive documents.
Limit how many times a recipient can download or view the files.
Set to 1 for a one-time, “self-destruct” style safedrop.
Full access – Allows file downloads.
View on screen only – Restricts to browser-based previewing (no downloads).
Choose how safedrop checks recipient identity:
Off – Anyone with the link can view.
Enter email – Recipient must type in their email before access.
Magic link – Recipient gets a secure access email. They must click the link or enter a code.
Tick this to hide your message from emails — it only shows after the safedrop is accessed.
Lets recipients reply and upload files back into the safedrop.
Everyone on the safedrop can view these reply files.
We’re here to help.
Email support@safedrop.com and we’ll sort it.
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🟠 Step 1: Log In and Start a safedrop
After logging in, you’ll land on the safedrop compose page.
📎 Step 2: Add Your Files
You have two options:
Drag and drop files into the drop zone, or
Click the orange “+” icon to browse and select files from your device.
✍️ Step 3: Add a Subject and Message (Optional)
Add a subject line and a message for your recipient.
If you want more privacy, you can encrypt the message, so it's only visible once the recipient is verified and has accessed the safedrop.
|| Note: These fields are optional — you can still send files without them.
👥 Step 4: Add Recipients
Enter one or more email addresses. Separate multiple addresses with commas or add them one by one, hitting Enter after each.
You can also choose "Don’t specify recipients" — this creates a link you can share manually.
📤 Step 5: Choose How the safedrop Will Be Sent
You have two choices:
Option 1 – Automatically send everyone an email
safedrop will email recipients a secure link.
Option 2 – I will send them the link myself
safedrop gives you a link to copy and paste into your own message.
Best for bypassing spam filters — especially with clients or legal teams.
🚀 Step 6: Click “safedrop it”
Once you’ve added files or typed a message, the “safedrop it” button will activate (it turns orange).
If you chose manual sending or no recipients, you’ll see a summary page with your safedrop details and link. Copy and share it however you like — email, WhatsApp, Teams, etc.
If you chose automatic email, you’ll be taken to a confirmation page that shows the settings: expiry time, allowed downloads/views, and more.
Your settings will be remembered the next time you log in.
⚙️ Advanced Sending Options
These optional settings help you control access and visibility:
🔑 Password
Add a password for extra protection.
Important: Share the password separately (phone, text, not email).
🏷️ Reference
Use this as an internal tag or ID for audits.
⏰ Delete After
Set an expiry: from 1 hour to never. Great for time-sensitive documents.
⬇️ Allowed Downloads
Limit how many times a recipient can download or view the files.
Set to 1 for a one-time, “self-destruct” style safedrop.
🔍 View Security
Full access – Allows file downloads.
View on screen only – Restricts to browser-based previewing (no downloads).
🧾 Verify Recipients
Choose how safedrop checks recipient identity:
Off – Anyone with the link can view.
Enter email – Recipient must type in their email before access.
Magic link – Recipient gets a secure access email. They must click the link or enter a code.
🔐 Encrypt Message
Tick this to hide your message from emails — it only shows after the safedrop is accessed.
🔁 Allow Replies (only with Magic Link)
Lets recipients reply and upload files back into the safedrop.
Everyone on the safedrop can view these reply files.
🛠️ Troubleshooting or Questions?
We’re here to help.
Email support@safedrop.com and we’ll sort it.
Updated on: 16/05/2025
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