Safe and secure link sharing
Creating a shareable link in Proton Drive is the easiest way to share large files. You can create end-to-end encrypted links for individual files or entire folders.
You can password-protect any file-sharing link you create in Proton Drive for additional security.
This prevents unauthorized access to your file, even if the link falls into the wrong hands. Proton Drive also allows you to set an expiration date for your shareable link or revoke access in a single click.
You can create a secure file sharing link for files of any size. Proton does not impose any size limits on your uploads, so your only constraint is the amount of available storage left in your drive.
This makes Proton Drive the ideal file sharing platform for your private videos, executable files, or any other large file types.
Link sharing without limitations
Unlike other link- sharing apps, Proton Drive does not limit the number of links you can create and share. We also do not impose any bandwidth restrictions on link sharing, whether you are using a Proton Unlimited, Drive Plus, or Drive Free plan.
Link sharing across all devices
You can create a file-sharing link using the Proton Drive apps for web, iPhone, or Android. Upload files of any size directly from your phone and create secure, shareable links to send to your contacts. Proton Drive’s intuitive interface makes it easy to share files with anyone, across all devices.
The best file-sharing method for any file
Link sharing with Proton Drive is the safest and most flexible way to share files of any size without the need to compress them. Proton Drive also supports all file formats, including 4K videos, lossless RAW images, and PSD files. You can even use Proton Drive’s share links to transfer executable (.exe) files, which many email services will not let you send as attachments.
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FAQs
Link sharing is a way to give other people access to files by sharing a unique link with them instead of sending the actual file. The link sharing app you use will store your file in a central location so multiple people can access it from their own devices via the link.
This method of file sharing is more convenient than others because you don’t have to physically transfer the file to each person who wants to download it, making it easy to share with many people at once.
Sharing files with a link is safe as long as you choose a trustworthy link sharing app that encrypts and authenticates your files, like Proton Drive. If you share your link publicly, or it is accidentally leaked, there is also a risk of your file being accessed by unauthorized third parties. However, with Proton Drive you can terminate your file sharing link at any time, which will prevent anyone from using it to download the file again.
Link sharing works by providing a unique URL that anyone can use to access a file that you have stored on a server. The link remains active as long as the file is stored on the server, or until you turn off link sharing. Here’s a simple explanation of how link sharing works:
- You upload the file to a cloud server
- The server generates a link to the file, which you can then share with others
- The recipient clicks on the link, opening the file stored on the server
- The recipient accesses and downloads the file as needed
Yes. Many cloud storage and file sharing services offer mobile apps that allow you to upload files and create shareable links from your phone. Proton Drive has apps for both Android and iPhone — you can use these apps to upload a file to the cloud, tap the option to create a shareable link, and then share the links with others.