Share a File Using a Secure Link

When you send a file with a secure link, recipients receive an email (to the one you want) with a secure link that allows them to open and view the file in a browser. They don't need to have access to the client portal or even have to be one of your clients (used for third parties like lawyers).

You can share, re-share, or revoke access to the file at any time. You can also share a file with multiple recipients at once.

1. Click Files on the global navigation bar and choose Contact.

2. Locate and select the file you wish to share.

If needed, search for the file by typing the name in the Search your files search bar.

3. Right-click the file.

4. Click Share file link.

Share file link vs. Share file: There is a difference between the Share file link option and the Share file option in Canopy. Share file link is used to send secure links to third parties, or users who do not have access to the client's portal. Share file is used only to send files to users with client portal access. You can also use both of these options to send files to other team members.

5. Add the recipient(s) with whom you would like to share the file.

Clicking the Add recipients field populates a list of Contacts and Team Members associated with the file.

To add an external recipient like a bookkeeper or lawyer, type in the email and select the checkbox next to the listed email. Don't forget to click Done!

6. To add a personal message, toggle on the Include a personalized message.

Optionally, you can use a Template here.

7. Select the date field to set a Link expiration date.

Take note that the minimum requirement for link expiration is 2 days from creation.
The expiration date also cannot exceed 2 weeks from creation.