Sharing File
from TribblesBestFriend@startrek.website to privacy@lemmy.ml on 25 Sep 02:51
https://startrek.website/post/29486870

How are you sharing files between two party, with which system, app, site, etc.

I want to share some PDF with a friend but I’m becoming really tired of the old Google Drive. So any option is appreciated.

Also I’m finding myself always in the need to share a PDF or a file with an anonymous lemmy user if your option could work in this situation that will be great

#privacy

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furrowsofar@beehaw.org on 25 Sep 02:56 next collapse

Not anonymous or free but bitwarden send is nice. Thundermail from Mozilla will have this feature too.

Trent@lemmy.ml on 25 Sep 02:58 next collapse

I usually use croc, though it requires the receiving party to be around to receive it immediately.

solrize@lemmy.ml on 25 Sep 03:17 next collapse

For sharing with your friends you might look into Magic Wormhole. In my case I just put the file on a personal web site, usually.

SolarPunker@slrpnk.net on 25 Sep 03:18 next collapse

SimpleX Chat works for your friends. For anonymous sharing I don’t know, Internet Archive?

Mynameisallen@lemmy.zip on 25 Sep 03:31 next collapse

Honestly signal, I however don’t usually share anon outside of torrents

merde@sh.itjust.works on 25 Sep 03:50 next collapse

some PDF with a friend

i would probably just email it

share a PDF or a file with an anonymous lemmy user

onionShare?

protonDrive :/

bjoern_tantau@swg-empire.de on 25 Sep 03:52 next collapse

Depends on the size. If it’s small enough I send via Signal. Larger files end up on my Nextcloud instance.

calamityjanitor@lemmy.world on 25 Sep 03:57 next collapse

Ah yes the age old problem

If you’re looking for a privacy respecting paid service that’s not just a file locker for pirates I have two recommendations: At a previous workplace, we used LiquidFiles. More catered for commercial uses.

Personally I’ve been using Bitwarden Send. Requires a paid account ($10/year) and limited to 500MB files.

akilou@sh.itjust.works on 25 Sep 04:25 next collapse

Signal or Proton Drive

s38b35M5@lemmy.world on 25 Sep 06:00 next collapse

wormhole.app

E2EE and simple

loxdogs@lemmy.wtf on 25 Sep 13:41 collapse

How do you find such services?

s38b35M5@lemmy.world on 27 Sep 14:26 collapse

I stumbled upon it a few years back when I was looking for a way to send files directly to peers. I can’t remember if it was from a list of similar services or if I used a search engine. It’s been pretty useful for me.

lsjw96kxs@sh.itjust.works on 25 Sep 06:09 next collapse

You can use www.swisstransfer.com from infomaniak, it’s privacy respecting, or lufi.ethibox.fr

artyom@piefed.social on 25 Sep 06:30 next collapse

Honestly, it depends. On the size of the file(s), type of files, etc. But usually either Signal or wormhole. If they’re standing next to me I’ve used Android Quick Share.

Jumuta@sh.itjust.works on 25 Sep 08:33 next collapse

people here seem to like catbox.moe

Courantdair@jlai.lu on 25 Sep 09:57 next collapse

I’ve been using send.vis.ee

FrostyTrichs@crazypeople.online on 25 Sep 12:56 next collapse

An XMPP server. Users with local accounts (long time friends) have almost no restrictions on what can be sent, file size, etc. We have private groups set up, dms, public rooms, etc, more or less like discord. After trying many of the popular chatting and file sharing platforms XMPP seems to be the one that works best for the most people on the most platforms within our group. YMMV.

irmadlad@lemmy.world on 25 Sep 17:32 next collapse

Self hosted Project Send: www.projectsend.org in a Docker environment.

AmericanEconomicThinkTank@lemmy.world on 30 Sep 08:00 collapse

Personally I’m quite big fan of self-hosting, but if you want less a hassle, def try some of the other suggestions.

Since you’re interested in anon file sharing, I’d really recommend you take some time to really think out just what your personal definition of anonymous is, and how well it fits in modern digital infrastructure. True anonymous activity is nearly impossible, you can be fingerprinted by even writing a file to a drive to hand to someone. Every action taken online has some trace to it, while IP is generally not precise information, with enough data overlap you can be reasonably guessed depending on how much effort someone is willing to put into it.

So you know, good luck finding a balance lol.