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Secure file drop

Receive confidential files without asking people to attach them to email or upload them to a permanent shared drive.

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Create a secure file request

File requests are currently a gated dashboard feature with storage and file quota checks.

Create a secure file request

Public visitors can read this workflow page; creation stays inside account-controlled product surfaces.

Direct answer

A secure file drop gives someone a controlled upload path for confidential files instead of asking them to attach sensitive documents to email or place them in a permanent shared drive.

What to avoid

  • Collecting confidential files through email attachments.
  • Using permanent shared folders for one-time document intake.
  • Letting anonymous file uploads bypass storage and abuse controls.

Safer workflow

  1. 1 Create the file request from an authenticated dashboard.
  2. 2 Send the upload link to the file owner.
  3. 3 Use expiration, download, and quota controls for the request.
  4. 4 Remove or archive the file according to your retention policy.

Unsafe channel vs safer delivery

Common approach
Safer Secret Pusher approach
Sensitive attachments in email
Controlled file request link.
Permanent shared drive folder
Temporary upload workflow with ownership.
Open public upload form
Authenticated request creation with quotas.

Trust Notes

  • Designed for confidential file intake
  • Authenticated ownership and quotas
  • Expiration and download controls
  • Upgrade path for team workflows

Common Use Cases

Collecting client documents
Receiving private screenshots
Requesting support files from a customer

FAQ

Can anonymous visitors create file drops?

Not in this version. Public visitors are routed to sign up or log in first.

Why keep this gated?

File uploads affect storage quota, malware risk, and billing boundaries.

Can recipients upload without an account?

The dashboard file request workflow is designed for secure external submission links.

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