{"id":2368,"date":"2024-10-28T10:40:26","date_gmt":"2024-10-28T20:40:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/infosec\/?page_id=2368"},"modified":"2026-04-07T15:15:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T01:15:22","slug":"transfer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/infosec\/dropbox\/transfer\/","title":{"rendered":"Â鶹´«Ã½Enterprise Dropbox Transfer and File Request Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dropbox File Transfer<\/h2>\n

Dropbox File Transfer is a tool used for those with an Enterprise Dropbox account to securely send copies of files to others. A Dropbox account is not required to receive file transfers; however, a Dropbox account is required to send files. Dropbox Transfer is a recommended tool to facilitate the transfer of protected files with entities outside of the Â鶹´«Ã½environment. Files sent using Dropbox Transfer must<\/strong> be password protected to prevent unauthorized access.<\/p>\n

For sharing files with individuals who have a Â鶹´«Ã½account, Â鶹´«Ã½FileDrop may be used as it requires individuals to log in.<\/p>\n

Creating a File Transfer<\/h3>\n

To create a File Transfer to send an existing file in Dropbox, go to https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/transfer\/<\/a>. You will see a dashboard that contains all of your active Dropbox Transfers.<\/p>\n

To create a new transfer, click \u201cCreate Transfer\u201d. You will be provided with the option to upload files.<\/p>\n

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After uploading the file(s) that you want to transfer, you may choose to create a link for your transfer or to send the transfer over email. Click on the gear icon on the bottom left of the transfer window to open the transfer settings.<\/p>\n

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Within the transfer settings, you will have the option to set an expiration date and a password for your transfer. You will also have the option to enable or disable download notifications.<\/p>\n

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Important: Set a Password to Secure your Transfer<\/h3>\n

Please ensure that you set a strong password on your file transfer. File transfers without a password may be accessible to anyone via the link. It is recommended that the password is negotiated through an alternative channel. Listed below are options for communicating your Transfer password:<\/p>\n