Mimecast - Request Large Files OR Secure Uploads

Requesting an Attachment

You can request a Large File to be sent to you via Mimecast for Outlook, by using the following steps:

1. Click on New Email to create a message as normal.

2. Click on the Mimecast ribbon.

3. Click on Request Large Files.

   

4. Enter the recipient's Email Address and add a subject.

5. Click on Send. The Large File Receive dialog displays.

   

6. Complete the dialog as required:

   • Expire Access to Files After - All requests to share Large Files are subject to a time limit. Specify a value from the drop down list to specify the time frame recipients have to access the requested file. Once that period has passed, recipients are unable to access the file.

   • Use an Access Key for Additional File Security - If selected, recipients require an access key to upload the requested file. Instructions for requesting the access key is included in the message the recipient receives.

7. Click on OK.

8. Click on Send. This:

   • Sends an email to your inbox confirming that the Large File Send invitation message has been sent to the recipient.

   • Sends the recipient an email containing an attachment. Once opened, the attachment contains complete instructions on how to send the Large File Send attachment as requested:

      

You can request a Large File to be sent to you via the  Mimecast Personal Portal, by using the following steps:

1. Log on to the Mimecast Personal Portal.

2. Click on Compose to create a new message.

3. Enter the recipient's Email Address and add a subject.

4. Click on LFR.

    

5. Click on Send. The Large File Receive Preferences dialog is displayed.

6. Complete the dialog as required:

   • Expire Access to Files After - All requests to share Large Files are subject to a time limit. Specify a value from the drop down list to specify the time frame recipients have to access the requested file. Once that period has passed, recipients are unable to access the file.

   • Use an Access Key for Additional File Security - If selected, recipients require an access key to upload the requested file. Instructions for requesting the access key is included in the message the recipient receives.

      

7. Click on OK.

8. Click on Send. This:

   • Sends an email to your inbox confirming that the Large File Send invitation message has been sent to the recipient.

   • Sends the recipient an email containing an attachment. Once opened, the attachment contains complete instructions on how to send the Large File Send attachment as requested: