Running a company involves data exchanges that go beyond your internal teams. Clients, vendors, contractors, and partners are all part of the picture, and the flow of information with them needs to be quick to keep things moving.
Sure, sending data today seems really easy. It can be attached to an email or quickly dropped into a shared drive. But when the data is sensitive, that convenience comes at a cost. The messy inboxes, folders scattered everywhere, and serious security risks like cyberattacks waiting in the background.
We understand that organizations need a better way, one that makes it simple for external users to send data, while keeping complete control and security in your hands. This need inspired us to introduce exactly that, and more, with our latest update.
In this blog, we’ll explore how FileAgo’s latest public upload feature delivers both security and simplicity.
Introducing Public Upload Links in FileAgo v3.0.5
With version 3.0.5, FileAgo introduces Public Upload Links, a feature designed to make receiving files from external parties effortless and secure. Let’s start with understanding how it works.
How Do Public Upload Links Work?
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Any FileAgo user can generate a unique, secure URL linked to a folder in their workspace with just a few clicks.
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That link can be given to any internal or external user, even if they don’t have a FileAgo account.
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The recipient will simply click the link, upload their files, and those files will appear instantly in the designated folder.
No account setup. No endless email attachments. Just a streamlined, controlled way to receive data from anyone. Let’s look at a few real-world scenarios where secure public upload links make all the difference.
Real-World Use Cases: Simple and Secure
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Legal teams can get signed contracts directly through secure links, avoiding scattered email attachments, and stay organized
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HR departments receive resumes and IDs safely from candidates, keeping personal data out of inboxes, reducing both risks and extra effort in organizing everything.
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Agencies accept large creative content from freelancers without struggling with email attachment size limits and stay in control of storage and access.
Public upload links keep the process simple for the external sender, while ensuring your organization maintains control over how data enters the systems.
Key Benefits of Public Upload Links
FileAgo’s Public Upload Links are designed with both convenience and security in mind. The following are the top benefits users receive.
Simplicity
Get rid of confusing and time-consuming emails and messy attachments. Get the data directly in your workspace.
Control
You get complete control through setting expiry dates, making OTP necessary for authentication, or revoking links instantly, whenever required.
Security
Permission-based creation ensures only authorized users can generate links.
Seamless integration
Uploaded files appear directly in the right place, ready for use.
Built-In Malware & Virus Scanning
Yes, allowing external parties to conveniently upload data in your system makes things simpler, but we cannot ignore the risks. A single malicious file can put your entire system at risk. That’s why FileAgo v3.0.5 goes further, to combine this convenience with real-time malware protection.
Every file uploaded through a Public Upload Link is automatically scanned by ClamAV via FileAgo’s integrated ICAP (Internet Content Adaptation Protocol) server.
This ensures:
- Zero compromises: Only safe, clean files make it into your account.
- Real-time protection: Scanning happens the moment a file is uploaded.
- Peace of mind: Teams can confidently receive files from external sources without worry.
With FileAgo, security is never an afterthought - it is built into the foundation.
Why It Matters
Most tools force organizations to choose between convenience and security. FileAgo Public Upload Links with built-in scanning eliminate the need for any compromise on security. Businesses can now:
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Collaborate externally without opening the door to threats.
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Maintain compliance with internal security policies and industry regulations.
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Strengthen trust with clients, employees, and partners by protecting sensitive information.
The Public Upload Links, integrated malware protection, is a step toward secure and effortless data exchange. So, your team can simplify how it receives data while staying fully protected.