Trying to share big electronic files with other Cornell people?
Try Cornell’s DropBox: https://dropbox.sas.cornell.edu
This is especially helpful for sending your large powerpoint presentation to workshop organizers or sending photos.
Here are excerpts from their FAQ (frequently asked questions) page
What is the DropBox?
The DropBox is a secure method for transferring files. Files are encrypted during transport over SSL (https://) using strong encryption only.
Who can use the DropBox?
Any person or persons with an active Cornell NetID.
Where can I use DropBox?
Anywhere there is a computer with an Internet connection and web browser.
How do I use DropBox?
- Go to https://dropbox.sas.cornell.edu
- Login using your NetID & Password via either SideCar or CUWebLogin
- Click on the ‘Prepare Upload’ icon.
- Type in the NetID or name of the person you want to send to. Press enter or Add
- You may send to more than one person. Just keep adding NetIDs or names.
- Set how many files you wish to upload.
- Browse for the file(s) on your system.
- Set the number of days until the files are expired (deleted automatically from the server).
- Hit the ‘Send’ button and the file will be securely uploaded to the DropBox.
What happens next?
The people that you send files to will receive an email message with information about the files and a link to download them. They then go to the DropBox, log on and download their files, securely!
What if I have a question?
For a thorough manual on using DropBox, see DropBoxUserManual.pdf prepared by Campus Life.
Check the Help button on the DropBox main page. If you still have questions, please submit them at https://tech.sas.cornell.edu
This was a great tip! I was just wishing last week there was a way to do this, and voila!