Help & Resources: Secure File Sharing

Table of Contents

• Getting started

• How-to

  • Sharing files with other OHIO users

  • Sharing files with individuals outside of Ohio University

Getting started

If you have not used this tool before, submit the provisioning form . This is a one-time process. Provisioning takes approximately 24 hours.

1. Once provisioned, go to the online Secure File Sharing form .

2. Login using your OHIO email address and password.

3. Upload the file to be shared.

4. Enter a valid email address for your recipient.

5. Click the Submitbutton.

How-to

Share files with other OHIO users

1. Complete the secure file sharing form . 

   • If you receive an error stating you don't have access, please see  Getting Started

2. Notify your file recipient, in a separate email or chat message, that they will be receiving an email with a link to the file.

Share files with individuals outside of Ohio University

1. Complete the secure file sharing form .

   • If you receive an error stating you don't have access, please see  Getting Started

2. Notify your file recipient, in a separate email or chat message, that they will be receiving an email with a link to the file.

   • Some email services may route the email to the recipient's Spam or Trash folder. The service may also identify the link to the file as suspicious. Remind your recipient to check their Spam and Trash folders if they do not see the email in their inbox.

Get help from OIT

• Visit the Secure File Sharing page to create a ticket