# Secure File Transfer — Encrypted One-Time Download Links | GoodSend > Send files securely with GoodSend. 256-bit encrypted file transfer with one-time download links, auto-expiration, and delivery confirmation. No recipient account needed. Canonical: https://goodsign.io/goodsend/secure-file-transfer Source: GoodSign — pay-per-document electronic signatures (https://goodsign.io) --- 256-bit Encrypted · One-Time Download Links # Secure File Transfer Encrypted. One-Time Download. Verified. Send sensitive files with confidence. GoodSend encrypts every transfer with 256-bit encryption and generates one-time download links that expire after a single use. Know exactly when your files are delivered. [ Send Files Securely → ](/register) No subscription required · Just $1.50 per send ## Secure file transfer built for sensitive documents Every feature designed around security, privacy, and accountability. No compromises. - One-Time Download Links Each download link works exactly once. After the recipient downloads, the link is permanently deactivated. No forwarding, no sharing, no second chances. - 256-Bit Encryption Files are encrypted in transit and at rest using the same encryption standard trusted by banks and government agencies worldwide. - Delivery Confirmation Get notified the instant your files are downloaded. Never wonder whether your recipient received the files. - 7-Day Auto-Expiration Download links automatically expire after 7 days and files are permanently deleted from our servers. Nothing lingers. - Large File Support Send individual files up to 1GB and batch transfers up to 10GB total. Upload up to 20 files in a single send. - No Recipient Account Recipients click a single link and download immediately. No sign-up, no app to install, no friction. - Download Tracking Full visibility into every transfer. See when files were sent, when they were downloaded, and from what location. - Pay-Per-Send Pricing Just ${{ price }} per send. No subscription, no monthly fees, no hidden costs. Credits never expire. ## How secure file transfer works Three steps. Under 60 seconds. Your files stay encrypted the entire way. 1 ### Upload your files Drag and drop up to 20 files. Individual files up to 1GB, totalling 10GB per send. All file types supported. 2 ### Add recipient details Enter the recipient's email address. GoodSend generates a unique, encrypted one-time download link and sends it directly. 3 ### They download securely Your recipient clicks the link and downloads the files. The link deactivates permanently after a single use. You get notified. [ Try It Free → ](/register) ## Why GoodSend instead of WeTransfer or Dropbox? Standard file-sharing services prioritise convenience. GoodSend prioritises security without sacrificing simplicity. ### Links work once, not forever WeTransfer and Dropbox links can be forwarded, shared, and downloaded by anyone who has the URL. GoodSend links deactivate after a single download. If someone forwards the link, it will not work. ### Delivery confirmation Know the exact moment your files are downloaded. Standard file-sharing services leave you guessing. GoodSend sends you a notification the instant the download completes. ### End-to-end encryption Every file is encrypted with 256-bit encryption in transit and at rest. Your data is protected from the moment you upload to the moment your recipient downloads. ### No subscription tax WeTransfer Pro costs $12/month whether you use it or not. GoodSend is $1.50 per send, only when you send. No monthly fees, no annual contract. Credits never expire. ## Built for files that matter When the contents are sensitive, you need more than a shared link. GoodSend is designed for professionals who handle confidential information. - Legal Documents Contracts, agreements, court filings, and case files transferred securely with proof of delivery and one-time access. - Financial Records Tax returns, bank statements, financial reports, and audit documents. Encryption ensures compliance with data protection requirements. - Medical Files Patient records, imaging results, lab reports, and referral documents. Send health data securely with confidence that only the intended recipient can access it. - Contracts & Agreements Signed contracts, proposals, and agreements that need to reach the other party without risk of interception or unauthorised access. - IP & Design Files CAD files, design mockups, source code, and intellectual property. Ensure creative assets reach only the intended recipient with one-time download links. - Client Deliverables Final project files, reports, presentations, and work product. Deliver to your client with confirmation that they received everything. ## Simple pay-per-send pricing No subscription. No monthly fees. Just pay when you send. $ 1.50 / send - Up to 20 files per send - 10GB total per send - Credits never expire - 256-bit encryption included [ Send Files Securely → ](/register)Prices in USD. Same credits as GoodSign eSignatures. Payments via Stripe. ## Enterprise-grade security infrastructure Your files are protected by the same security standards trusted by financial institutions and healthcare organisations. ### ISO 27001 Compliant Data centres certified to international information security standards. ### 256-Bit Encryption Bank-grade encryption for all files in transit and at rest. ### Auto-Delete After 7 Days Files are permanently removed. Nothing stays on our servers indefinitely. [ Visit our Security Center → ](/security) ## Frequently asked questions GoodSend encrypts every file with 256-bit encryption, the same standard used by banks and government agencies. Files are encrypted both in transit and at rest. Download links are unique to each recipient, work only once, and automatically expire after 7 days. After expiration, files are permanently deleted from our servers. Our infrastructure is hosted in ISO 27001 and SOC 2 compliant data centres. A one-time download link is a unique URL that can only be used once. After the recipient downloads the files, the link is permanently deactivated. This means that even if someone intercepts or forwards the link, they cannot use it to access the files. It is the most secure way to share files digitally. You can send individual files up to 1GB and batch up to 20 files per send, with a total limit of 10GB per transfer. This covers most business needs including presentations, videos, design files, archives, and large documents. No. Recipients do not need a GoodSend or GoodSign account. They receive an email with a secure download link, click it, and download the files directly in their browser. No sign-up, no software to install. Download links expire after 7 days. After expiration, files are permanently deleted from our servers. Since GoodSend uses one-time download links, in practice most transfers are completed within minutes of sending and the link is deactivated immediately after the first download. GoodSend costs just $1.50 per send with no subscription or monthly fees. One send lets you upload up to 20 files totalling 10GB. Credits never expire and are shared with GoodSign eSignatures. Buy credits when you need them. The key difference is security. WeTransfer download links can be forwarded and used by anyone who has the URL. GoodSend links work exactly once and deactivate after the first download. GoodSend also provides 256-bit encryption, delivery confirmation when files are downloaded, automatic 7-day expiration, and pay-per-send pricing with no subscription. [GoodSend Overview →](/goodsend) [Security Center →](/security) [GoodSend Knowledge Base →](/goodsend-kb) ## Send files securely, right now Upload your files, add a recipient, and let GoodSend handle the encryption, one-time links, and delivery confirmation. [ Send Files Securely → ](/register)No credit card required · No subscription · $1.50 per send ### Try **HeyGopher** — better time tracking for more billable hours. All-in-one for time, projects, invoices, quotes & expenses. 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