To transfer files over the Internet, the sizes of which do not fit into the limits of postal services, you can use file sharing services. Limits on the size of files stored on their servers are rarely less than one hundred megabytes, and in some cases reach several gigabytes. This method of transferring files also has additional advantages, for example, the ability to distribute it to a large number of recipients for a long time without having to download it again.
Instructions
Step 1
Find a service that has the most suitable conditions for your needs. The main rules that you should pay attention to are the maximum file size, their storage period and the established restrictions on access to downloading. The storage period, depending on the chosen service, can be from several weeks (iFolder) to infinity (Rapidshare). However, there are significant caveats in the conditions - for example, Rapidshare will delete a file if the number of downloads becomes zero within a certain period. While iFolder has the option of extending its relatively short retention period, in terms of access restrictions, please note that most file hosting services limit the number of files that one user can download within a certain period of time. There is also a practice of limiting the download speed. All these obstacles, as a rule, are removed if the user pays for a certain period of unlimited access to the service.
Step 2
Go to the site of the file sharing service you have chosen and fill in the fields of the form for uploading a file to the server. For example, on the multiupload.com service, first click the button labeled Browse and select the desired file on your computer. In the File description field, you can enter a description text that will be placed on the file upload page. At the very bottom of the form there are two fields for entering email addresses - you can enter your address in "From e-mail", and in "To e-mail" the address of the person to whom the service will send a link to the file you uploaded. an essential feature - it can place a file on eight different file hosting services, providing you with a link to one download page with a choice of eight storage addresses. The recipient of the file can choose the one that is more convenient for him to use. In the web form, all 8 are selected by default, uncheck those exchangers that you do not need.
Step 3
Click the button to start the upload process when the form is complete. On the Multiupload service, the corresponding button is labeled Upload, and at the end of the upload process, it presents a plate with the name of the file, its size and a link to the download page. You can send this link to the addressee in any way - send it by mail, via an Internet messenger, SMS message, etc. You can also post the link on various web forums, blogs, and other online resources.
