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Filelocker / Transfer files securely
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Objective
To provide instruction on transferring files securely via Filelocker
Environment
10248: Filelocker
File Storage & Sharing
Rationale
Your departmental share is more secure than Google Drive
For securely transferring files, Miami University IT Services recommends using Filelocker
Resolution
Share files with Miami faculty, staff or students
Log in to Miami's Filelocker portal
Use your UniqueID and MUnet password
Upload or locate the file you want to share
Click the name of the file to expand the menu
Click the
Share This File
button
In the pop-up box, search for users by UniqueID or by name; a drop-down selection box will appear with matching results so that you can select the correct user
Sharing with a group: Create a group and add members to the group; then click the
Share with Groups
tab
By default users, will be notified by email that you have shared a file
You can deselect the checkbox, if desired
Click
Share
Share files with individuals outside of the University
Log in to Miami's Filelocker portal
Use your UniqueID and MUnet password
Upload or locate the file you want to share
Click the name of the file to expand the menu
Select the
Public Share
checkbox
Enter the email addresses for individuals to receive a link to the file you are sharing
Separate multiple addresses with commas
Default settings permit the share to expire after one use
If you want to allow multiple file downloads, specify a password to be entered before the file can be downloaded
Be sure to advise intended recipients of this password through some other secure means (phone, encrypted email, etc)
Click the
Share
button
A publicly accessible URL to download the file will be created and displayed
To view or copy the publicly accessible download link at any time, expand the menu next to the file name and click
(view link)
Email recipients will receive a notification that the file is now available at the generated URL
Note
Filelocker is an open source program created by Purdue University. Miami faculty, staff, and students can use Filelocker to conveniently and securely share files with other people both on and off campus
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Article ID:
6157
Created
Fri 5/22/15 10:50 AM
Modified
Mon 11/13/23 11:50 AM
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