ShareFile

How to Download Files via ShareFile

Summary

ShareFile is a secure file sharing service which can be used to deliver files to end-user, especially files that are either too large or too sensitive to deliver via email. ShareFile is a flexible system that can be used for multiple methods of file delivery and security options. Files can be shared either via a direct download link that requires no logon, or via folder sharing that uses a free ShareFile client account and optionally allows for FTPS as well as HTTPS downloading.

Step-by-Step Methods to Downloading Files

  • Method 1: Anonymous web download via ShareFile Email. This method is used when the file is shared with no authentication required.

  • Method 2: Download via Encrypted Email. Typically used for more sensitive data.

Anonymous web download via ShareFile email

This method is typically used for simple non-sensitive documentation downloads.

  1. Look for an email invite via ShareFile.com or from your sending with the download link.
    • If you don’t receive the email, check your Spam/Junk mail folder.
    • Emails may come directly from Sender or from mail-sf-notifications.com on behalf of Sender.
    • Sample email: Download Via SF 1
  2. Click the link to access the download page. Enter your user information. Download Via SF 2

Download via Encrypted email

Typically used for large client-specific file deliveries.

  1. Look for an email invite from your Sender with the download link.
    • If you don’t receive the an email, check your Spam/Junk mail folder.
    • Emails may come directly from Sender or from mail-sf-notifications.com on behalf of Sender. Example Download link: Download Via SF 3 Enter Client Information Download Via SF 4 If this is your first time, Create a password. Download Via SF 5 Sign in with your credentials created. Download Via SF 6 Click to download your received files. Download Via SF 7
How to Download Files via ShareFile