Live link
Relay links are meant for an active transfer session, not long-term file hosting.
Send files with PhotonFile Relay
Relay is for live file transfer. It creates a link for the recipient and moves file data while the transfer session is active.
When Relay is the right fit
Use Relay when you want to send a file now and the recipient can open the transfer link while the session is active. Use Vault instead when you need files to stay available for later access, sharing, Secure Inbox, or version history.
Start a Relay transfer
- 1. Open the app. Choose the file or files you want to send.
- 2. Pick transfer options. Enable client-side encryption if you want the recipient link to include the decryption material.
- 3. Start upload. PhotonFile prepares a live Relay session and creates the recipient link.
- 4. Share the link. Send the link to the recipient while the transfer is active.
- 5. Keep the tab open. Relay transfers need the sender and receiver workflow to stay active until completion.
Optional encryption
Supported browser flows can encrypt file data on the client before relay transfer.
Resume support
Eligible transfers can checkpoint progress and resume after some interruptions.
Resumable transfers
Resumable transfers add checkpointing so an eligible transfer can continue after some network or browser interruptions. The dashboard account settings include a resumable transfers toggle. If resume is disabled, or if the receiving browser cannot support the required resume behavior, the transfer runs in best-effort mode.
Team transfers
If you use a team workspace, Relay transfers can run in that team context. Select the right team before starting the transfer so usage and access match the intended workspace.
Mobile uploads
Relay uploads are blocked on mobile browsers because mobile operating systems can suspend background browser work. For mobile upload workflows, use Vault and keep the tab focused until upload completion.
Relay or Vault?
| Use case | Best fit |
|---|---|
| Send a file while both sides are ready | Relay |
| Keep files available for later | Vault |
| Collect uploads from someone else | Secure Inbox |