# Sending Files and Requesting Uploads

**Category:** [File Transfer](https://help.totalctrl.app/hc/totalctrl/totalctrl-help-center/en-US/categories/file-transfer)
**Updated:** 2026-08-19

## Sending files

  
- Go to **File Transfer → New transfer**.
  
- Enter a title and optional message for the recipient.
  
- Upload the files to include.
  
- Add recipient email addresses. They will each receive a notification email with the download link.
  
- Optionally set a password, expiry period, and download limit.
  
- Click **Send**.

## Requesting file uploads

  
- Go to **File Transfer → File requests → New request**.
  
- Enter a title and optional instructions for the uploader.
  
- Set an optional expiry date.
  
- Click **Create** and share the generated upload link.

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## Related Articles

- [Manage and revoke transfers](https://help.totalctrl.app/en-US/articles/manage-and-revoke-transfers)
- [Send files securely](https://help.totalctrl.app/en-US/articles/send-files-securely)
- [Collect files with a file request](https://help.totalctrl.app/en-US/articles/collect-files-with-a-file-request)
- [File Transfer Overview](https://help.totalctrl.app/en-US/articles/file-transfer-overview)
- [Review and download submissions](https://help.totalctrl.app/en-US/articles/review-and-download-submissions)

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