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How to Send Large Documents Securely via Email (FREE)

Sending large documents via email can be challenging due to size limitations and security concerns. Papermark offers a simple, free solution to send large documents securely and track their activity. This guide will walk you through the process of sending large files via email using Papermark.

Quick Recap of Steps

  1. Sign Up for Papermark: Create a free account on Papermark.
  2. Upload Your Large Document: Upload documents of any size without email restrictions.
  3. Generate a Secure Link: Obtain a lightweight, shareable link for your large document.
  4. Set Security Options: Configure security settings for your document.
  5. Compose Your Email: Write an email with the secure link instead of large attachments.
  6. Send Your Email: Share the link without worrying about attachment size limits.
  7. Monitor Document Activity: Track document access and engagement.

Let's explore each step in detail to ensure your documents are sent securely via email.

1. Sign Up for Papermark

  • Visit Papermark's website and click on the "Sign Up" button.
  • Enter your email address and create a strong password to set up your free account.

2. Upload Your Large Document

  • Once logged in, click on the "Upload" button on your dashboard.
  • Select the document you want to send. Papermark supports large files that would exceed typical email attachment limits.
  • Drag and drop your file or use the file browser to upload.
  • No need to compress or split your files - Papermark handles large documents efficiently.

Upload Document

  • After uploading, Papermark will automatically generate a unique, secure link for your document.
  • Click on the "Copy Link" button to copy the secure link to your clipboard.

Copy Secure Link

4. Set Security Options

  • Before sending, customize security settings for your large document:
    • Set a strong password for additional protection
    • Enable or disable download options
    • Set an expiration date for the link
    • Control whether recipients can download the original file
  • Click on the "Settings" icon next to your document to access these security options.

5. Compose Your Email

  • Open your email client or service.
  • Compose a new email to your intended recipient.
  • Instead of struggling with attachment limits, simply paste the secure Papermark link.
  • Add any context about the large document being shared.

6. Send Your Email

  • Add any necessary context or instructions in your email.
  • Double-check the recipient's email address to ensure it's correct.
  • Click "Send" to share your secure document link via email.

7. Monitor Document Activity

  • Return to your Papermark dashboard to track document activity.
  • Click on the shared document to view detailed analytics.
  • Monitor who viewed your document, for how long, and which pages they accessed.

Track Document Activity

Key Takeaways

To send large documents via email:

  1. Use Papermark to bypass email attachment size limits
  2. Upload files of any size without compression
  3. Share a lightweight link instead of bulky attachments
  4. Monitor document access through Papermark's dashboard

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