The Secure Mail function in

Managed File Transfer

sends messages to recipients via email with a link where they can securely download files or view messages. When selected, a Secure Mail menu option is available to Web Users from the HTTPS File Transfer Portal menu bar.

When emails are sent to recipients of a Package, the From Address can be set to the address of the Web User composing the Package or as the main

Managed File Transfer

email account set on the SMTP tab of the Global Settings. When using the Sender's Address option, check with your SMTP Administrator to verify the email account defined in Global Settings is able to send emails using different From Addresses.

The default subject that will be populated in the subject line when composing a new message. The default subject cannot exceed 255 characters.

All packages are protected by a unique URL which is sent to the recipient via email. A password can be added to each Package, requiring the recipient to click the link and then type a password before the Package can be opened. When Certified Delivery is enabled, Web Users will be given an option to require recipients to register before they can access the message. Certified Delivery messages can be accessed from the Web User's Inbox in the File Transfer Portal.

If the Package is also protected with a password, the password can be generated automatically by Managed File Transfer or it can be Manually Specified. Passwords generated automatically are 10 lowercase alpha-numeric characters.

The password to open the Package can be included in the email, sent in a separate email, or it can be communicated manually. If the password is generated automatically and not sent in the message, it will be displayed on the page when the package is sent. The password is also found by opening the Sent Items page and viewing the details for the message.

Indicates if the Package will expire after the specified number of days. Recipients will no longer have access to the Package after this point. If selected, a range must be set between 1 and 999 days.

While the Package is active, a recipient can download the file more than once based on the maximum downloads setting. This setting is per file, per recipient. If selected, a range must be set between 1 and 999 downloads. The default, if specified, is displayed when the Web User is composing a message.

Indicates if recipients of URL and Password Protected packages are allowed to reply back to the sender. One or more attachments along with an optional message can be included in the reply. Recipients do not need to be registered users to send replies, but recipient email addresses must be permitted in the Address Rules. Setting the Default option to 'Yes' automatically allows replies to messages.