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File sender

Sending large files

The application allows you to send files that cannot be managed as email attachments (for example large files), in compliance with the rules and purposes of the University.

The recipients can download the files within the time limits established during the sending phase.

Recipients

All Politecnico users with an institutional email address of the type name.surname@polimi.it or name.surname@mail.polimi.it can use the service.

Access the service

Go to File Sender

Click on Login and proceed with the usual University authentication.

User Guide

  1. Complete the UPLOAD form by indicating the email addresses of the recipients and, if desired, the subject and body of the message.
  2. Uploaded files will be available for download until the indicated expiration date, which must be within 11 days of the sending date; after the expiration date, they will be removed from the system.
  3. Attach the file to be sent using the “Choose file” button or by dragging and dropping it.
  4. Once the file is attached, the “Send” button will become active.
  5. Click “Send” to send the attachment and any accompanying messa

Recipient

The recipient will receive notification messages at the address specified by the sender during the sending process, specifically:

  • An email containing a link to download the file. This email will include any message set by the sender during the sending process.
  • An email each time the file is downloaded.

Sender

The sender receives a notification:

  • When sending the file, a copy of the email sent to the recipient is also sent to the sender.
  • Each time the file is downloaded

Detailed information is available under the Help section on https://fs.polimi.it.