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iCloud Mail Drop is a feature provided by Apple that allows you to send large files or attachments via email without having to worry about the file size limitations imposed by most email providers. Here's how it works:

How Mail Drop works:

  1. Sending a large file: When you try to send a large file (typically above 5MB) via email, you'll be prompted to use Mail Drop.
  2. Creating a shareable link: Mail Drop creates a shareable link to the file, which is stored in your iCloud account.
  3. Sending the link: Instead of sending the large file itself, you'll send the shareable link to the recipient via email.
  4. Recipient receives the link: The recipient receives the email with the shareable link, which they can click to download the file.
  5. File is downloaded: The recipient can download the file from the shareable link, without having to worry about the file size limitations.

Benefits of Mail Drop:

  1. No file size limitations: Mail Drop allows you to send files of any size, without worrying about the file size limitations imposed by most email providers.
  2. Easy sharing: Mail Drop makes it easy to share large files with others, without having to use third-party file-sharing services.
  3. Secure: Mail Drop files are stored in your iCloud account, which means they're secure and protected by Apple's encryption.

Tips and limitations:

  1. File size limits: While Mail Drop doesn't have file size limitations, the recipient's email provider may have its own limitations. Make sure to check with the recipient's email provider to ensure they can receive large files.
  2. File types: Mail Drop supports most file types, but some file types may not be compatible with the feature.
  3. Storage space: Mail Drop files are stored in your iCloud account, which means they count towards your iCloud storage space. Make sure you have enough storage space available to store your Mail Drop files.

Overall, Mail Drop is a convenient and secure way to send large files via email, without having to worry about file size limitations or compatibility issues.