What is the difference between sending and sharing files?
In Files.Warwick:
- Sending means inviting people to view or download particular files. The download link in the email invitation expires after seven days, but recipients who have their own Files.Warwick file space can still access the file.
- Sharing means giving people permission to share your file space.
This table shows the differences in the features available to you when sending or sharing:
| Feature | Send | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Permission levels for recipients to download files |
Any Warwick member, including external usercodes |
Anyone, even if they are not signed in Any Warwick member, including external usercodes Any staff member Any student |
| Email notification to recipients contains a link to download files | Yes | Yes |
| Add your own custom message to recipients | Yes | No |
| Download link expires after seven days | Yes | No |
| Generate a shareable URL to download files | No | Yes |
| Receive email notification when recipients download files | Yes | No |
| Allow recipients to view and download files | Yes | Yes |
| Allow recipients to replace, edit or delete files | No | Yes |
| Allow recipients to manage permissions for files | No | Yes |
Phasing out of Files.Warwick
- Files.Warwick no longer receives regular updates and we plan to phase it out over time.
- There is no date set for this yet - we will provide plenty of notice.
- Support and guidance will be available
in the coming months for your transition to one of the options below.
To store and share files safely and securely, we recommend you use one of the University's approved alternatives:
As in Files.Warwick, both of these platforms enable you to share files with people external to the University, if necessary.