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Secure file requests with Couchdrop

Easily collect files from anyone with secure, branded, and trackable file request links. Ensure safe transfers, streamline workflows, and maintain full control over how and where files are stored.

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THOUSANDS OF ORGANIZATIONS AUTOMATE FILE COLLECTION WITH COUCHDROP

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The simple and secure way to receive files from external users

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A secure alternative to emailing files

Receiving files via email is convenient, but not secure due to missing security settings and controls. File Requests offer a safer way to collect files without relying on email attachments or shared drives.

  • Comprehensive auditing and reporting
  • HIPAA and GDPR compliant
  • Enterprise security baked in

Simplify file requests for your users

Requesting files from external users typically involves finding a method to receive files and a way to move them to their final destination. With Couchdrop, anyone on your team can create a file request link and start collecting files directly into your cloud storage with just a few clicks.

  • Simple web management for users
  • Easy permission controls
  • Supports web-form and metadata
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Support file requests on any cloud

External users would normally need access and have to figure out how to work with your storage platform to send you files. File requests with Couchdrop are always the same simple process, whether receiving files into SharePoint, Azure, AWS S3, Dropbox, or any other platform.

Why choose Couchdrop

Couchdrop provides everything you need for secure file requests out-of-the-box

Meet compliance and ensure data protection through a secure document collection portal with no security gaps.

Direct uploads to cloud storage

Couchdrop connects to any storage platform, allowing users to directly upload files to SharePoint, Google Drive, AWS S3, file servers, or any of our other 30+ supported platforms.

2FA, passwords and security controls

Email verification, expiry, and password protections can be configured for additional security, as well as notifications to custom email lists.

Reporting and Auditing

Couchdrop’s file request and upload links include built-in reporting and auditing features that ensure full visibility and accountability for every transfer.

End-to-end encryption

Couchdrop uses end-to-end encryption for file requests, ensuring that uploaded documents remain secure and compliant.

Custom Branding and Whitelabelling

Couchdrop’s file request links come with built-in support for whitelabelling and custom branding. You can easily add your logo, colors, and domain, creating upload pages and notifications that align with your company’s visual identity.

Forms and metadata

Collect and attach valuable information from users during the upload process with custom forms. Couchdrop enables you to configure tailored data fields such as names, emails, project IDs, or notes to accompany each uploaded file.

Try the simplest way to securely request files

Sign up to activate your free trial account with full platform access. Try file requests and all other features free for 14 days with no credit card required.

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HOW IT WORKS

Simple and secure document collection

Secure file requests are simple to customize and easy for users to work with.

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Create a new file request

Couchdrop creates a unique secure link that your customers or partners use to upload files to.

End-users use a secure website to upload in the browser

Your partner or end user receives the file request and securely uploads the required files. We verify that the uploader is who they say they are and secure the files in transit.

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Files are sent directly to Sharepoint or over 30 other destinations

Couchdrop receives the files and metadata from the end user and saves them directly to your cloud.

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Frequently asked questions

Who can use my Upload Links?
By default, anyone who has the link can access the portal to upload files. This can be restricted to specific emails by enabling an email allow list. When enabled, users who follow the link will be asked to enter their email. If the email is on the allow list, a verification code will be sent to the email which must be entered before the portal can be viewed and files can be uploaded.
Is there a file size limit?
Standard accounts support files up to 20GB. Enterprise plans can support files up to 5TB. If you’re not on Enterprise but need support for larger files, get in touch at support@couchdrop.io.
How secure are Upload Links?
Upload Links are a much more secure alternative to receiving files by email, and an easier way to get files into cloud storage accounts. All uploads use end-to-end encryption, and additional security and access controls can be added when setting up the Upload Link.
When someone uploads a file, where is it saved?
Uploaded files are saved directly to the connected storage account. This can be any folder in a supported storage platform like SharePoint, Egnyte, Dropbox, or S3, as well as on-prem or remote file servers.
Can users upload files without having an account?
This is one of the core components of Couchdrop and what sets Upload Links apart from document collection methods from other companies. When you create your portal, you choose a specific folder where files can be uploaded to. Couchdrop then uses the credentials you configured for that storage integration to upload the file to the folder.

What this means is that the user uploads the file, then Couchdrop uses the storage credentials to authorize that file to be uploaded to the storage account. Couchdrop never stores the file, and the user doesn’t need to be added to the organization.
Can I have multiple Upload Links?
Yes, you can have multiple Upload Links. Each Upload Link counts as one endpoint, and you can add as many endpoints as your plan allows.

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