Drop.io - Share files online privately for free

Posted on August 15, 2008 at 5:28 am

Sending large files via email can turn into one large hassle without the proper tools. Sometimes your Internet connection may stall or the ISP you’re using has a set sending limit. Thankfully, you can usually do a quick Internet search and come across tons of useful tools for solving these issues.

Many computer users are familiar with YouSendIt and other web services that allow you to share large files with others. However, one of the latest file sharing services to make an entrance is Drop.io.

Drop.io gives you the perfect opportunity to share that large file located on your local computer with anyone else. Instead of having to fight with the sending quotas of your email carrier, just use this middleman to get the job done. Unlike other web services that provide you with a similar function, Drop.io will give you a little something extra. You can avoid sending out repetitive emails with links to your shared data. Viewers can visit a temporary page with your information embedded into it.

If you have a favorite song or video that you’d like to share, then just guide your friends and family members to an easy to remember web page. They’ll have the opportunity to view or download the files after you’ve enabled the features. Drop.io has so many helpful bonuses that make it stand out from various web services. It’s simple interface doesn’t even require you to register before using the service.

In order to get started, just create a name for your Drop.io files. It has to be longer than 7 characters, but you can create a shorter name by paying extra for it. Once you’ve created your specialized name, start adding the files to be displayed on your web page. You can quickly choose multiple files by holding down the CTRL key and clicking on several at once. As a free user, there is a 100MB quota that will be enforced. Users that require more space can also choose to upgrade for higher storage.

Protecting your files on Drop.io can be securely done by adding a password to the web page. This feature is totally optional, but it can help you restrict unauthorized persons from viewing or listening to your files. After your files have been chosen and password protected, you can select the time frame for having them deleted. Files can be deleted in as little as a day or as much as a year. The best part of this is that you get to decide.

The last customizable feature of Drop.io is the permission setting. Set the limits that you’d like your viewers to have. For example, you can select a setting that will only allow them to view files. Other settings consist of viewing, adding more content, or even deleting existing content. Once your settings have been completed and other features activated, then you’ll be able to upload the files to Drop.io’s servers. Changing the settings of your web page can also be done in a few simple steps when you enter your admin password.

Drop.io will provide you with an easy way to share your favorite files or media with others. It’s much easier to direct someone to a web page than trying to remember an endlessly long link. After your web page has been fully created, you’ll also have access to a voicemail number , conference number, and a partial fax service. The next time you need a place to store some files for others to view or listen to, consider giving Drop.io a try.

Ms Yokum
Tech Enthusiast & Blogger