GARR FileSender: the institutional service for sending large files

GARR FileSender is a free service offered by the GARR Consortium that allows the secure, fast, and reliable transfer of large files up to 200 GB per transfer. Active for several years across all institutions within the Italian research network, GARR FileSender provides an institutional alternative to commercial services such as WeTransfer, TransferNow, or Send Anywhere, offering greater data protection and compliance with current regulations, with the added advantage of operating entirely within the research network.

The service allows the transfer of files up to 200 GB per single send, operating entirely within the GARR research network. Thanks to this dedicated infrastructure, users can enjoy high performance, fast transfer times, and consistent reliability, especially when exchanging files with other academic or research institutions.

The service is simple to use: after authenticating with institutional credentials, users can upload the files to be sent, set the recipients, and manage the transfer securely. The entire process takes place over the GARR network, ensuring data protection and confidentiality.

Main benefits for staff

 
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Free service

for all entities belonging to the GARR community.

 
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No advertisements

ensuring a safer and cleaner user experience.

 
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Enhanced privacy protection

thanks to the dedicated infrastructure and internal data management.

 
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Infrastructure of the Italian national research network

Why choose GARR FileSender

Using institutional tools like GARR FileSender is not only a practical choice but also promotes conscious and sustainable use of IT services within the University. Every file transfer through secure platforms contributes to:

 
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Improving the protection of personal and sensitive data

 
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Facilitating collaboration between colleagues and academic institutions

 
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Supporting digital transition

toward official and reliable tools compliant with University security policies.

Useful links

Staff are encouraged to use GARR FileSender whenever it is necessary to share large files, also to promote conscious use of IT services and to support the digital transition toward institutional, sustainable tools that align with the University’s data protection policies. The service is accessible via institutional authentication on the GARR network.

GARR FileSender

Who it is intended for

 
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Faculty

 
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Technical, administrative, and library staff

 
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Studenti