Workspace comes with a file request feature, allowing users to request files to be uploaded to a specific location without requiring them to share an entire zone, file, or folder with the user.

This feature can be beneficial when requiring a recipient to upload data, but not have access to a particular location or active data.

Some key points to consider about file requests are as follows:

• The file request feature is a system permission, meaning anyone with the applied system role will be able to use the file request feature.
• A zone must be specified when creating a file request.
• File requests can either be sent as an email request or by creating a link to provide to the user.
• File requests can either be shared with an individual's email address or provided as a link for the user to upload anonymously, which doesn’t require an account.

Making a File Request

To create a file request, follow the steps below:

1. Select Request a File in the navigation sidebar.
2. Enter a description. The creator and recipient will see the text entered here as the description of the file request.
3. Enter a location. This location will be applied for this file request.

4. Select the Set a deadline check box to set a deadline for uploading the file. The file request will expire after the deadline.

    

5. Select whether you want to send the file request by email or via a link.
6. Enter the email recipients and a message, or copy the provided request link.