How to Transfer Large Files

● This is a quick guide on how to send files with a

service called Deposit Files.
● Deposit Files allows you to upload files of up to
300mb for free.
● The files will usually be on the site for 30 days,
after which it will be deleted.
 Note on Multiple Files
● Deposit Files allows you to upload one file at a
time.
● If you have multiple files, rather put them into
an archive (also called zipping them).
 Step 1: Going to the site.
● Open a Web Browser
● Go to the web
address:
http://www.depositfiles.com/

● You should get a site

that looks similar to
the right
 Logging In
You do NOT need to login to the site
●

●The login is for paying customers and has

additional benefits such as:
–Paying Users can upload large file sizes
–Files of Paying Users remain on the site for longer
Step 2: Uploading Files

Click on the
BROWSE
button
 Step 3: Select the File you want to
upload
You will be given a
popup window / file
manager interface to the
files on your computer.

Once you have

browsed to your
file. Click on
Open.
 Step 4: Accept the Licence
Agreement
After you have click on
'Open', you will notice that
the filename appears in
input area

Lastly, Click on the

The next step is to tick “Upload Now” button
on the checkbox, where
it says “I accept”
Step 5: Upload in Progress

After you have clicked on “Upload Now”,

that area will convert into a progress meter.

Wait until this is finished. It may take some

depending on the file size.
Step 6: Upload Finish

You will get a message once the upload

has been completed.

IMPORTANT BIT

Along with the message, is a link called

'Download Link', in the format of
something like:

http://depositfiles.com/files/1246315

This is the link you need to send to

people who should get the document.

You do NOT need to attach the

document in the email when you send
them the link
Example Email
What will the Recipients of the Link
See
● This is presented here to show you what
happens
● You can also use this information to explain to
recipients how to get the document from
Deposit Files
Open link in a browser

User should either click on link,

or copy and paste the link in a
web browser

Here the user will get

information on the file, and
option to use either the free
download or gold download

Gold Download is faster but

requires payment. Not
necessary
Scroll down and click on 'Download'

Click on Download
Another Window Will Open

This window will popup as a

second window

There is a timer where the

user has to wait 60 seconds
before the download.

This is because it is a free

service.
After 60 Seconds

After 60 Seconds, the user will be

presented with a CAPTCHA.

A CAPTCHA requires the user to look

at the picture and enter the code they
see.

This is done to prevent automated

requests for computers.

After they have entered the code,

click on the “Download the file” button
 If the code is correct

If the code is correct, the

user will be given the
download window to
download the file.