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Of all the tech giants that use proprietary technology to collect data to sell to advertisers, one company stands out by developing products that focus on respecting the privacy of users, working towards a truly open and accessible internet for all.

One of those services was Firefox Send, an end-to-end encrypted file-sharing solution that was sadly discontinued in 2020 due to some people using it to spread malware. Due to the superiority of its open source nature, the community was able to resurrect it, leading to a fully functional fork of Tim Visée, send

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Quick Setup using the command line

There are several easy ways to get started with the program right away. Depending on your preference, the easiest way is to use the “scoop install ffsend” command through the Scoop package manager through the Windows terminal. After installation, sharing files only requires specifying the “upload” command followed by the full address. Doing so will generate a link that you can send to the person you want to share the file with.

This program is especially useful for those who just want to quickly send small personal documents or photos to friends, relatives, or colleagues without having to rely on the overkill cloud services offered by Google, Microsoft, or Dropbox. Ffsend is also a great alternative to sharing files via unencrypted instant messaging platforms that are used as data collectors or are known to be vulnerable to hacking.

Advanced features for advanced users

By default, files uploaded to the server will be deleted after a maximum of 20 downloads or 24 hours after a share link is created, so users can rest assured that the file will not be online forever. However, for those who value customization, the app also grants the option to specify exact upload parameters.

For example, maximum security can be easily achieved by mentioning that the file is password protected and expires after 5 minutes or after one download. Also, for automation and convenience purposes, once a share link is created, it can also be copied to the clipboard and opened in a browser for easy pasting to selected recipients.

For tighter data control, the service can also be self-hosted, with command line support for uploading to user-owned servers. For users who share files on a regular basis, the history command can be triggered to see the expiration countdown for links created within a 24-hour time frame. If a user accidentally uploads the wrong file, a quick delete command can be triggered to avoid waiting for the link to expire.

Great file sharing utility with encryption

Ex-users of Firefox Send and those in the market looking for a fast, secure and customizable file sharing service will feel right at home with ffsend’s accessible command line utility.