Overview:
The Request Upload function allows Valencia College users to receive files from anyone, anywhere. Use it to send an email invitation to an intended uploader, and they will receive a link allowing them to upload into your space on the system.
How to email an invitation using the Request Upload function:
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Sign into Filelocker at filelocker.valenciacollege.edu
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Click the Request Upload button on the My Files page.
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Select any of the desired options below, fill in needed information and click the Create Request button.
- Request expiration date: Defaults to maximum, but can be set to expire sooner.
- Send request to email: Address of recipient.
- Add message to email: Brief message to recipient.
- Allow multiple file uploads: Select to enable recipient to upload multiple files to your account.
- Force a virus scan for uploaded files: Highly recommended for your protection.
- Password protect: Strongly recommended. When selected, spaces appear for entering and confirming a password. You will need to provide the recipient with the password.
Note: If an incorrect email address has been specified, you will not be notified. Your recipient will receive an email message prompting him or her to click a link, provide a password (if one