Getting started with OneTimeFile
Upload a file, copy its sharing link, and help your recipient download it.
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Upload your first file
OneTimeFile shares one file at a time. You can start without creating an account. Keep your original file until the recipient has confirmed that they received it.
- Open the upload page and drop a file into the upload area, or click it to select a file.
- Check the selected filename and size, then choose Upload File.
- Wait for the upload and confirmation to finish. Do not close the tab while the upload is in progress.
Send the sharing link
When the upload is ready, copy the displayed link and send it privately to the intended recipient. Anyone who has the link may be able to access the file, so avoid public posts or group conversations unless every participant should receive it.
Let the recipient download
The recipient opens a page showing the file details and chooses Download File. Anonymous and Standard uploads allow one download through the sharing link; do not test the download yourself before sending it. Pro uploads currently allow repeated downloads.
The link is temporary. Agree on a convenient time to send it, and ask the recipient to confirm receipt before you discard your own copy.