How to Bypass Email Attachment Size Limits

We've all been there. You've prepared an important document, a high-resolution design, or a presentation, and you try to email it, only to be blocked by the dreaded "Attachment too large" error. Email services like Gmail and Outlook typically limit attachments to just 25MB. So, how do you send that 80MB video file or that 1GB presentation?

The answer is simple: stop attaching files and start sharing links. Curato allows you to upload files up to 1GB and generates a simple, secure link that you can paste into any email.

The Quick Solution: Temporary Transfers

For most cases, a temporary, self-destructing link is all you need. Here's how to do it in under a minute.

Step 1: Select Your File(s) on Curato

Navigate to the Curato homepage. On the Send tab, drag and drop your file (or files) into the upload area. You can upload a single file up to 300MB (encrypted) or 1GB (unencrypted).

Step 2: (Optional) Set Sharing Options

For extra security on encrypted transfers, you can click on "Sharing Options" to add a password. For the largest file sizes, disable encryption to get a 1GB limit and a simple 6-digit code.

Step 3: Generate Your Share Link

Click the "Share File" button. Curato will process and upload your file, then provide you with a unique share link.

Step 4: Copy and Paste the Link into Your Email

Click the "Copy" button next to the share link. Now, go to your email draft, write your message, and simply paste the link. That's it! Your recipient just has to click the link to securely download the file.

The Permanent Solution: Using "Shares"

What if you need a file to be available long-term? Maybe it's a portfolio, a resource for your team, or a file you need to share with multiple people over time. This is where Curato's Permanent Shares feature shines.

Instead of a temporary link that expires, a Share gives you a permanent, public URL for a collection of files.

• No Expiration: The link and the files stay online as long as you want them to.
• Perfect for Public Resources: Ideal for hosting documents, software, or media for a wide audience.
• Easy to Manage: You can create and manage your Shares from the "Shares" tab on the main page.

To use it, simply go to the "Shares" tab, create a new Share, give it a title, and upload your files. You'll get a permanent link you can put in your email signature, on your website, or anywhere else.

Why This is Better Than Email Attachments

• Bypass Size Limits: Send files up to 1GB, far exceeding the typical 25MB email limit.
• Choose Your Permanence: Use temporary links for quick, private shares or permanent links for long-term needs.
• Enhanced Security: Your files are end-to-end encrypted by default for temporary transfers.
• Control and Privacy: A temporary file is deleted from our servers after the first download or when it expires. It doesn't live forever in someone's inbox.
• Cleaner Inbox: You avoid clogging up your recipient's inbox with massive files.

Next time you face an attachment size limit, don't waste time trying to compress your file into oblivion. Use Curato to get the right type of secure link in seconds.