The internet is a great tool for transferring data from one place to another.

Annoyingly, however, it can be difficult to send a large file to a friend.

One of the ways many people transfer files is via email attachments.

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Microsoft Outlook supports emails with up to 20MB of attachments.

While this is more than enough for most documents, it isnt always enough for images or videos.

A transfer is also always a link that allows the recipient to download a copy of the file.

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You also receive download confirmation emails.

hit the nine-dot icon in the top-right, then hit Transfer.

punch the nine-dot icon in the top-right corner of the Dropbox website, then click Transfer.

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On the transfer page, click Create transfer to start the transfer creation process.

Click Create transfer in the transfer page.

On the next screen, click Start a transfer.

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Then grab the file or folder you want to share from either your system or from your Dropbox.

Add as many files and folders as you want, up to the 100MB limit.

By default, transfers are valid for seven days and have no password set.

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Add the files, configure the transfer options, then click Create transfer.

Once the upload has completed, youll be presented with a link.

Copy this and share it with anyone you want to be able to dive into the transfer.

Tip: Remember to also send them the password if you set one.

Copy and share the download link when the upload completes.

Sharing large files can be a pain.