Why This Matters
Working remotely means sharing files with team members and clients. File sharing platforms are cloud-based platforms that allow for updates to that file, revision history and sometimes backup capabilities. File transfer programs is a way to move files from you to a client or team member. These one-off services are usually used with contractors or clients outside of your core team.
Resources
Secure File Sharing Options, Tips and Solutions – Security tips and to understand the possible risks to file sharing.
File Sharing Options: Dropbox, Box, Google Drive, OneDrive and more – Online service options ranging from basic to enterprise-level.
The Best Cloud Storage and File Sharing Services – Top picks of the best cloud storage and file sharing services.
Recommendations
Google Drive – Offers 15GB of free, safe storage for all of your files, including photos, documents, and any other digital file you need to store for later use. Files are safe, but easily accessible by you and your team, and you can access them from any device. Organize items quickly and easily, and then share them and collaborate in real-time with your team. Google Workspace, Google’s paid service, offers 30GB and up depending on the plan you choose.
Dropbox – Allows you to save and sync your work across any device. While individuals can use Dropbox for free, the most affordable business version allows more space (1 terabyte) and more features, such as priority email support and higher sharing limits. With Dropbox, when documents are edited each person on the team will get the latest version.
Box – Offers file sharing, collaboration services, a content management system, and the ability to manage your business from a centralized dashboard.
One Drive – Microsoft OneDrive is a file hosting service and synchronization service operated by Microsoft as part of its web version of Office.
File Sharing
Send Anywhere – Send Anywhere is a file sharing application that takes an easy, quick, and unlimited approach to file sharing. Cloud sharing or storage services often offer a promise of unlimited file storing and sharing but their speeds and usability is compromised. Send Anywhere is for anyone wanting to share quality content, quickly, from any device to anyone in the world.
We Transfer – WeTransfer is an internet-based computer file transfer service based.