How FileWalla Controlled Delivery Works

Three deliberate delivery workflows designed to protect sensitive client information, confirm the intended audience, and make delivery activity easier to review.

⏱️ Takes about 2 minutes

🔐 How to Send a Secure File

Share sensitive documents with clients and colleagues using server-side encryption at rest, TLS in transit, virus scanning, recipient review, and controlled deletion.

1

Log in to your FileWalla dashboard

Sign in at filewalla.ca with your email and password. If you have two-factor authentication enabled, enter your Google Authenticator code.

2

Click "Send File" and choose your document

Select the file from your computer. FileWalla automatically scans it for viruses using multi-tier scanning (ClamAV + phpMussel) before encrypting it with AES-256 encryption.

3

Choose your recipient

Select an existing FileWalla member, or enter an email address to share with a client via the Guest Portal. Non-members get a secure link — no account required.

4

Set delivery controls and send

Choose ordinary retention, review the recipients, and send. Premium delivery can also use an optional delete-if-unopened deadline of 1, 3, 6, 12, or 24 hours. If no successful authorized, integrity-verified download occurs in time, the encrypted content is deleted.

5

Track delivery in your dashboard

Review authorized downloads, file lifecycle events, and integrity results in the organization activity timeline. This practical record supports oversight without being presented as an immutable compliance ledger.

🛡️ AES-256 Encryption Military-grade encryption protects files at rest and in transit
🔬 Virus Scanning Dual-engine scanning catches threats before they reach recipients
⏰ Controlled Deletion Ordinary retention plus optional Premium deletion if a file remains unopened
📋 Delivery Activity Organization-scoped access and lifecycle history with integrity verification
⏱️ Takes about 1 minute

🔥 How to Send a Read & Burn Message

Send a self-destructing message or file to anyone — even non-members. The data shreds itself after viewing. No trace left behind.

1

Go to "Read & Burn" in your dashboard

Click the Read & Burn option from your FileWalla dashboard. This opens the secure ephemeral messaging tool.

2

Write your message and set a passphrase

Type your confidential message and create a mandatory passphrase. You can also attach a file. The passphrase is required — share it with your recipient by phone or text, never by email.

3

Set view limits and expiry

Choose how many times the message can be viewed (1–5 views) and how long it stays alive (1 hour to 7 days). After either limit is reached, the message self-destructs.

4

Share the secure link

FileWalla generates a unique one-time URL. Send this link to your recipient by email, text, or chat. They'll need the passphrase you set to unlock and read the message.

5

Message self-destructs automatically

Once the view limit is reached or the expiry time passes, the message and any attachments are permanently destroyed. There's no way to recover them — for you, your recipient, or anyone else.

🔑 Mandatory Passphrase Two-layer security — the link alone isn't enough
👁️ View Limits Control exactly how many times your message can be read
💣 Auto-Destruct Data shreds itself — no manual cleanup needed
🌐 No Account Needed Recipients don't need a FileWalla account to view
⏱️ Takes about 3 minutes

👥 How to Set Up Your Client Portal

Give your clients a secure two-way channel using Read & Burn — send them files and messages, and let them reply with their own. No account needed on their end.

1

Open "Read & Burn" in your dashboard

From your FileWalla dashboard, go to the Read & Burn section. This is where you create a secure, self-destructing message and send files to your client.

2

Compose your message and attach files

Enter your client's name and email, write your message, and attach any documents they need — up to 10GB. Everything is encrypted with AES-256 before it's stored.

3

Set a passphrase (or pick a suggested one)

Choose a passphrase to protect the message. Read & Burn even suggests strong passphrases that are easy to read aloud but hard to guess — just click one to use it.

4

Turn on guest reply access

Enable guest access so your client can reply with their own files and messages for up to 7 days using the same passphrase — no FileWalla account required. That gives you a secure two-way channel.

5

Share the passphrase by SMS or phone call

Send the secure link by email, but always share the passphrase separately — by text message or a quick phone call. Keeping the link and passphrase on two different channels is what keeps the exchange safe.

🔑 Suggested Passphrases One-click strong passphrases, easy to say aloud
🔄 Two-Way Replies Clients reply with files using the same passphrase
📱 Out-of-Band Passwords Share the passphrase by SMS or phone, never email
🔥 Self-Destructing Messages and files shred themselves automatically
⏱️ Takes about 5 minutes

🚀 How to Get Started with FileWalla

Create your account and start sharing securely in minutes. Free trial included — no credit card required.

1

Register for a free account

Visit filewalla.ca and click "Get Started Free." Enter your name, email, and create a password. You'll receive a confirmation email.

2

Verify your email

Click the verification link in your welcome email. This confirms your account and activates your free trial period.

3

Set up two-factor authentication (recommended)

For maximum security, enable 2FA using Google Authenticator. Go to your Profile settings and scan the QR code with the Authenticator app on your phone.

4

Invite your first partner or client

From your dashboard, invite a colleague or set up a Client Portal link. They'll be able to securely exchange files with you immediately.

5

Choose your plan when ready

Your free trial gives you full access. When you're ready, upgrade to a paid plan for more storage, longer file retention, and advanced features. Plans start at just a few dollars per month.

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