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UTsend is a secure file transfer service used for sharing content with internal or external users at U of T.  All files are encrypted, authenticated, and virus-scanned.

Instructors may want to use UTsend to share files, such as those containing student grades, between instructors, staff and/or TAs.

Access UTORSubmit by visiting https://send.utoronto.ca/ and login with your UTORid and password.

 

Send a File

To send a file, click on Secure Messages and then Compose

On the next page, enter the recipient email, subject line, and content for the message. Attach the files you are sending.

You have various options for access control:


 

Request A File

You can also create a file Request to elicit files from other instructors, staff and TAs. Select File Requests from the header menu and then select + New File Request

On the next page enter the email address of the user you wish to request files from 


 

How Recipients Access and Upload Files to UTSend

Recipients will be a sent an email with the request. They can click on the Send Requested Files button in the email to navigate to the site and upload their file(s). 


 

Viewing Submitted Files

As an instructor, you can view submitted files in two ways:

  1. Once files have been submitted, you will receive an email from the system which includes a Download Files button for direct download.
  2. Navigate to https://send.utoronto.ca/. The system will show all messages sent to you on the front page. Click on the file names in the Attachments column to download the file. If there are multiple files, select the Download All box on the right to download all files from that message.


 

Limitations

  • File Requests can only be sent to one address at a time, unless you create a group.
  • Student access to UTsend is limited. Quercus, email or OneDrive are the recommended tools for sharing files with students.
  • The file size limit is 29GB
  • Submitted files are automatically deleted after 14 days. You can also only download the files 3 times, after which they are deleted.
  • Link requests expire after files are uploaded. If a user wants to upload more files later, a new file request must be created for them to use.
    • For files that require realtime collaboration or frequent revising, OneDrive is recommended
  • Messages composed in UTsend and their attachments expire after 30 days.