Large File Transfer

Last Updated: 09/06/2016

Overview

CU Boulder's Large File Transfer service is a web tool to send large files securely to any email address, on- or off- campus. This is a great solution for anyone sending large files, but particularly for researchers who share large datasets.

Features

  • Effortlessly send files up to 20GB in size
  • Secure, confidential file delivery to any email address
  • Receive automatic notification of file receipt and download
  • Track all file deliveries
  • Simple web interface

Benefits

  • Provides on-demand and automated secure file transfer capability
  • Offloading files from email systems, improving performance and reducing email storage
  • Increases data security and demonstrates compliance with certain federal grant restrictions
  • Replaces unsecure FTP options
  • Single file delivery to multiple recipients

Cost

The large file transfer service is provided as a common-good to the campus which means there is no direct cost to you or your department

Who can get it

Accounts are automatically provisioned for all faculty and staff.

How to get it

The service is web-based, so no downloads or client configuration is required. Log in with your CU Login Name (or first.last@colorado.edu email address) and IdentiKey password at https://filetransfer.colorado.edu.

Related Page(s)

Guidelines for Storing Documents in the Cloud