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Send Large Files with Zimbra E-Mail

Using Zimbra Briefcase

:!: Briefcase works best when using the advanced (AJAX) web interface.

More Info: https://www.umassd.edu/media/umassdartmouth/zimbra/usingzimbrabriefcase.pdf

Capabilities of Briefcase

You can use the Zimbra Briefcase feature to:

  • Make important files available from remote locations
  • Share files with internal users
  • Share files with external users
    • With or without authentication (public access)
  • Control access to shared files
    • Read or write access

Create a Folder with Public Access

:!: This is only done once.

:!: Don't put sensitive files in this folder.

Here we create a folder named 'Public' where we can place files we want to send to recipients without them needing credentials (username and password) to access the files.

  • Log into your Zimbra Web Client (ZWC)
  • Click the Briefcase tab
  • Right-click the existing Briefcase folder and choose New Folder
  • Name it Public and, optionally, choose a color for the folder
  • Right-click the Public folder and choose Share Folder
  • Choose Public (view only, no password)

:!: Make note (copy) the URL for the Public folder and save it for later.

Send Large Files via E-Mail

Using the Zimbra Briefcase feature, it's easy to send very large files to e-mail recipients.

  • Log into your Zimbra Web Client (ZWC)
  • Click the Briefcase tab
  • Upload the large file you want to send into the Public folder in your Briefcase
  • Right-click the file you want to send and choose Send Link(s)

:!: You can send multiple files by selecting them all first with control-clicks.

:!: You can also send the link to the entire Public folder if you want the recipient to access all the files in the Public folder.

Zimbra Briefcase Preview

Create a New Folder

Create Public Folder

Set Share Properties

Send Links

quick_guide/zimbra_send.txt · Last modified: 2015/05/26 12:14 by gcooper