The instructions below should be used if you receive the following error message when trying to send an email with a large attachment:
The file you are attaching is bigger than the server allows. Try putting the file in a shared location and sending a link instead.
Ideally, you should stop sending large file attachments via email because:
- It's more efficient to store the file in an accessible location.
- It allows for version control - e.g., everyone will access one file, instead of everyone having their own copy of the file.
When sharing files internally with other Deakin users:
- Store files in shared file spaces (i.e. Faculty or Divisional shares) - email the location of the file.
- Store files in a Faculty or Divisional wiki space and set sharing permissions to provide access for specific users or groups as required - email a link to the file.
- Store files using OneDrive which can then be shared to allow users or groups access as required.
- The Deakin Research Data Store provides storage and sharing of research data files.
When sharing files outside Deakin:
- Refer to the following article for more information on when sharing files outside Deakin
One-time file share: