How to email a folder
You can't directly "email a folder" in the classical sense, as folders are a file system concept and emails are a messaging concept. However, there are a few ways to share a folder or its contents via email:
- Zip the folder and attach it to an email: You can compress the folder using a tool like WinZip, 7-Zip, or the built-in zip utility on your operating system. Then, attach the zipped folder to an email.
- Use a cloud storage service: Services like Google Drive, Dropbox, or Microsoft OneDrive allow you to share folders or files via email. You can upload the folder to your cloud storage account, generate a shareable link, and send that link to the recipient via email.
- Use a file-sharing service: Services like WeTransfer, File.io, or SendSpace allow you to upload files or folders and share them via email. You can upload the folder, generate a shareable link, and send that link to the recipient via email.
- Use a plugin or add-on: Some email clients, like Mozilla Thunderbird or Microsoft Outlook, have plugins or add-ons that allow you to attach folders or files directly to an email.
Here's a step-by-step guide on how to zip a folder and attach it to an email:
Windows:
- Right-click on the folder you want to share and select "Send to" > "Compressed (zipped) folder".
- Name the zipped folder and choose a location to save it.
- Open your email client and compose a new email.
- Attach the zipped folder to the email by clicking on the "Attach file" or "Paperclip" icon.
- Enter the recipient's email address and any additional information you want to include.
- Send the email.
Mac:
- Right-click on the folder you want to share and select "Compress [folder name]".
- Name the zipped folder and choose a location to save it.
- Open your email client and compose a new email.
- Attach the zipped folder to the email by clicking on the "Attach file" or "Paperclip" icon.
- Enter the recipient's email address and any additional information you want to include.
- Send the email.
Remember to check the file size and email attachment limits before sending a large folder via email.