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Share Files

Send and share files securely with Shared Links

Shared links let you give clients, partners, and other external parties access to specific files or folders without giving them access to the storage platform in a simple, secure and auditable way.

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Thousands of private and public sector organisations simplify their b2b file sharing with Couchdrop

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How it works

A simple and secure approach to b2b file sharing

Securely share files with users outside your organization with a unique link directly to your files.

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Share files without losing control

Enable your team to easily share files with external users without compromising security.

  • Easily share individual files or full directories from any of the 30+ supported storage platforms
  • Update shared link access and security settings at any time.
  • No Couchdrop account required for shared link recipients

Security controls baked in

Optional security controls add tight protection and ensure only the right people can access your files.

  • Password-protect access to view and download files
  • Set optional link expiration dates and one-time use restrictions
  • Add email allow list to restrict access to specific emails
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Full reporting and auditing

Accurate auditing and reporting are critical when sharing files externally. Couchdrop provides comprehensive reporting and detailed audit logs out of the box.

  • Receive notifications on download
  • Link access and downloads are recorded and auditable
  • Integrate with popular logging and SIEM platforms

Share files from any storage platform without moving files or sharing storage account access

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Why Couchdrop

A simple and secure way to share files with other organizations

Securely share files with complete control and no infrastructure overhead.

Security Controls Built-In

Ensure files are only accessible to the right people with layered protections. Password protection, email verification, two-factor authentication, single-use links, and expiry options are all built in.

Brandable access point

Customize the file sharing experience with a brandable download portal to maintain trust and reassure users that they’re in the right place.

Share Files from Your Cloud

Make collaboration with external parties simple and secure by directly sharing files and folders from any of our 30+ supported cloud storage platforms.

Complete visibility

Receive emails on download and view detailed access logs at any time to see information about who has accessed shared files.

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“Couchdrop is very easy to setup and maintain. The solution just works. Once you hooked up your cloud storage and mounted it to an endpoint, all you need to do is give access to your SFTP users within the interface. That's it. You're done.”

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Frequently asked questions

What’s the difference between a Send Link and a Share Link?
Send Links and Share Links function similarly, with one important difference. With Share Links, the file is hosted directly from your storage account and downloaded from there. With Send Links, you specify a temporary Couchdrop-hosted location in the Admin console and users will download from this secure location instead.
What happens when a link expires?
When a link reaches its expiration time or usage limit, anyone attempting to access it will receive a message on the portal explaining that access has expired. You can manually extend expiration dates or unlock one-time use links for an additional use in the link settings.
How do I add custom branding to my download portal?
Admins on your Couchdrop account can customize branding in the Admin console in the Branding section. Here, you can enable whitelabeled Upload and Download portals, add your company name, and include your company logo. When whitelabelling hasn’t been enabled, the download portal will default to Couchdrop branding.
Can I embed file-sharing links on my website?
Yes. Your sharing link can be used the same as any HTTPS link, or the entire download portal can be embedded in your website or application as an iframe.

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