Upload Links

Secure document collection that works with your storage and workflows

Create brand-able, secure web portals where external parties can upload files directly to a folder in your cloud storage without needing accounts or access to your internal systems.

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Features

File collection with enterprise-grade security

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

Direct uploads to storage accounts

Upload Links can connect to any storage integration, allowing users to directly upload files to SharePoint, Google Drive, AWS S3, file servers, or any of our other 20+ supported platforms.

Embed on apps or websites

All upload portals can be embedded as an iframe directly into your application or on your website and further customized to fit existing styling.

Configurable security settings

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

Accept multiple files with smart organization

Set up separate upload fields to collect multiple files, with the option to automatically create subfolders and organize files based on the uploader's email, form responses, or custom fields.

Use uploaded documents to trigger workflows

Upload links can be used as automation triggers, letting you copy, rename, or route uploaded files without manual intervention.

Encrypted and traceable

All uploads have detailed audit trails and use end-to-end encryption, making them a safe and secure alternative to collecting files by email or other insecure methods.

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HOW IT WORKS

Simple and secure document collection

Secure upload portals are simple to customize and easy for users to work with.

Add custom branding and colors

Couchdrop admins can add a custom logo, company name, domain, and colors to upload portals in the Admin console to maintain trust and reassure users that they’re in the right place.

Send users the HTTPS link

An HTTPS link to your portal can be sent directly to users or delivered as an email with information on what the Upload Link is and how to use it, with the option to add a custom message.

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Couchdrop securely receives and organizes files

Documents are uploaded directly to your chosen storage location and can trigger file action workflows. Metadata exports as CSV files alongside uploads, and you receive instant notifications when files arrive.

Receive documents directly into your existing storage. Upload links deliver files directly to where you need them without sharing access to your systems.

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G2 easiest to do business with award - spring 2025

“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

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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