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Purpose
FileSender is an open-source web application for sending and receiving large files.Read 11 Oct 2026 · filesender.org
Intended users
The site highlights research and education networks, healthcare facilities, government agencies, and nonprofit public-sector organizations as users.Read 11 Oct 2026 · filesender.org
Deployment
Organizations and service providers can offer FileSender as a white-label service.Read 11 Oct 2026 · filesender.org
Free plan
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · filesender.org
Support
The site directs users to its documentation and invites questions about data security or contributions by email.Read 11 Oct 2026 · filesender.org
License
FileSender is released under the BSD license and is available for free.Read 11 Oct 2026 · filesender.org
Founded
2009Read 28 Sep 2026 · filesender.org
API access
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · filesender.org
Custom branding
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · filesender.org
Desktop app
NoRead 21 Sep 2026 · filesender.org
Download tracking
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · filesender.org
Encryption
Files can be sent end-to-end encrypted using AES256 with a secret password.Read 11 Oct 2026 · filesender.org
Guest access
Senders can use guest vouchers to allow selected email addresses to upload files for specific transfers.Read 11 Oct 2026 · filesender.org
Integration
FileSender provides a RESTful web service API and can be integrated into online platforms.Read 11 Oct 2026 · filesender.org
Requirements
The listed server requirements include storage, MariaDB or PostgreSQL, Apache or nginx, PHP, and SimpleSamlPhp.Read 11 Oct 2026 · filesender.org
Transfer control
Senders choose who can access files and for how long, after which files are automatically deleted.Read 11 Oct 2026 · filesender.org
Transfer features
Features include multi-file transfers of any size, email receipts, transfer history with resend, audit trails, and guest access.Read 11 Oct 2026 · filesender.org

Plans and prices

FileSender Free Free to use · transfer limits can be configured Read 11 Oct 2026 · filesender.org

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