Requesting a document from outside (upload link)
A user with write permission creates an upload link for a folder and sends it via email or message. The recipient uploads files to the folder without needing a SmartFiles account; they cannot see the folder contents or what others have uploaded. Incoming files appear in the folder, and the sender is recorded. Details: team collaboration.
- User
- Write permission in the area; External sharing is open for the organization
What is requesting a document from outside (upload link)?
A user with write permission creates an upload link for a folder and sends it via email or message. Who can do this: User; Write permission in Area; External sharing enabled in organization. Uploaded files appear in the folder; if a file with the same name exists, it is not overwritten, but "(2)" is appended to the name.
Steps
Select the folder where documents will be collected; in the detail panel, click Request document from outside.
Optionally write which documents you are waiting for in the Requested documents field 1; this text appears on the upload page.
Open Options 2 if a duration, password, or file limit is required; skip this step if not.
Click Create link 3, copy the address that appears using Copy, and send it.
Click Incoming next to the active link to view incoming items 4.
- 1Write to the other party which documents you want
- 2Duration, password, file limit (optional)
- 3One-click link; copy and send
- 4Incoming file, with sender's name and email
| Type | What it provides |
|---|---|
| Validity | Default 14 days; between 1 and 90 days |
| Name and email | Requested from the uploader by default |
| Password | Optional, minimum 6 characters |
| File limit | Optional, between 1 and 500 |
| File size | Maximum 250 MB per file |