SWITCH filesender - user documentation

General information

Name	SWITCH filesender
Type	Web application
Description	File transfer
Price	free of charge

Description

SWITCHfilesender allows you to transfer attachments of up to 300 GB via email. Files sent via SWITCHfilesender remain available to recipients for 20 days (extendable to a maximum of 60 days).

The service can be used to send (or receive via a voucher system) files to up to 100 recipients, whether they are UNIL members or not, or via distribution lists. 

SWITCHfilesender is not a storage space.

Send files witch SWITCH filesender

• Go to filesender.switch.ch and log in using your edu-ID login.

• Upload by drag&drop the file you want to transfer.

If you need to transfer several files, please compress them by creating an archive (.zip or .rar).

• Choose if you want to encrypte your file (set or generate a password) by selecting File Encryption. Accept the terms and contitions of the service then click on Continue.

• In the next step, you can choose to create a download link that you can send to multiple people (e.g., via a distribution list) or send your download link directly by email to one or more recipients of your choice. After setting your sending parameters, click Send. 

• A confirmation message will appear on the screen when your download/transfer has been completed.

You can view the status of your current downloads/transfers (number of downloads, expiration date, etc.) in the My Transfers tab.

Invite people to send you a file with SWITCH filesender

Creating an invitation for an external person allows them to use the service once to transfer a file to the recipient of their choice (you or someone else). However, you remain responsible for the content of their message and file (see the terms and conditions of use). 

• Go to filesender.switch.ch and log in using your edu-ID login.

• Open the Guests tab to create your voucher. Write a message to your recipient if needed and allow your guest to only send his/her file to you if wanted. After setting your invitation parameters, click Send Voucher.

You can view the status of your invitations and transfers in the Current Guests section of the Guests tab.

References

SWITCH Documentation : SWITCHfilesender FAQ