How to mail file from laptop

There are several ways to mail a file from your laptop, depending on the file type, size, and the recipient's preferred method of receiving the file. Here are a few options:

  1. Email: You can attach the file to an email and send it to the recipient's email address. Most email providers allow you to attach files up to a certain size (e.g., Gmail allows up to 25MB).
    • Open your email client (e.g., Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo Mail).
    • Compose a new email.
    • Click the "Attach file" or "Paperclip" icon.
    • Select the file you want to send.
    • Enter the recipient's email address and any additional information.
    • Click "Send".
  2. File Transfer Protocol (FTP): If you need to send a large file or multiple files, you can use FTP to transfer the files to a remote server or a cloud storage service.
    • Set up an FTP client (e.g., FileZilla) on your laptop.
    • Connect to the remote server or cloud storage service.
    • Upload the files to the server or cloud storage service.
    • Share the file link or download instructions with the recipient.
  3. Cloud Storage Services: You can upload your file to a cloud storage service like Google Drive, Dropbox, or Microsoft OneDrive, and then share the file link with the recipient.
    • Sign up for a cloud storage service (if you haven't already).
    • Upload the file to your cloud storage account.
    • Right-click on the file and select "Get link" or "Share" to generate a shareable link.
    • Copy the link and share it with the recipient.
  4. File Sharing Services: There are also file sharing services like WeTransfer, SendSpace, or File.io that allow you to send large files to others.
    • Sign up for a file sharing service (if you haven't already).
    • Upload the file to the service.
    • Enter the recipient's email address and any additional information.
    • Click "Send" to send the file.
  5. USB Drive or External Hard Drive: If you need to send a large file or multiple files, you can transfer the files to a USB drive or external hard drive and then mail it to the recipient.
    • Transfer the files to the USB drive or external hard drive.
    • Mail the USB drive or external hard drive to the recipient.

Remember to always check the file size and type restrictions for each method before sending your file.