Collect files from anyone with a file request

A file request gives you a link that lets anyone upload files into one of your folders. They do not need a Drime account.

#Create a file request

1. Right-click the folder that should receive the files and choose Create file request.

2. In Title, say what you need, for example "Signed contracts for March".

3. Optional: add a Description with any details.

4. Optional: turn on Set a deadline, then choose the Deadline date and what happens with Late uploads.

5. Optional: add a Password.

   You can also turn on Limit file size to cap the size of each uploaded file.

6. Click Create.

   

The request link appears. Click Copy and send it to the people who should upload files.

#Deadline and late uploads

After the deadline, what happens depends on Late uploads:

#What happens to uploaded files

• They land in the folder you chose, and their name ends with the name the person gave: Contract - Alex Morgan.pdf.

• They belong to you and count toward your storage.

• If your storage is full, uploads are refused and the visitor sees This upload can't be accepted right now. The recipient's storage is full. Let them know so they can free up space.

#What visitors see, and if uploads are refused

Visitors open the link and upload their files. Uploads are refused with a message when:

To find your requests again, open Tools in the left rail, then Requests.

#Limits