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# Quickstart Guide: Send Your First File with Sinosend

> Send your first file with Sinosend in under 5 minutes. Create an account, upload files, set options, and track delivery in real time.

You can go from zero to a fully tracked, encrypted file delivery in under five minutes. This guide walks you through creating your Sinosend account and sending your first transfer — step by step.

## Before you begin

You'll need a valid email address and the file (or files) you want to send. Sinosend supports all file types. There's no software to install — everything runs in your browser.

## Send your first file

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create your account">
    Go to [app.sinosend.com](https://app.sinosend.com) and click **Sign Up**. Enter your name, email address, and a strong password — or sign up instantly with your Google account.

    <Tip>
      Already have an account? Click **Log In** instead and skip ahead to Step 3.
    </Tip>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify your email">
    Check your inbox for a verification email from Sinosend. Click the **Verify Email** button in the message. If you don't see it within a few minutes, check your spam folder or click **Resend verification email** on the confirmation screen.

    <Note>
      You must verify your email before you can send transfers. The verification link expires after 24 hours.
    </Note>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose a plan or start your free trial">
    After verification you'll be prompted to choose a plan. Select **Personal**, **Pro**, or **Business** — or click **Start Free Trial** to explore all paid features for 7 days at no cost. No credit card is required to start the trial.

    You can also continue on the **Free tier** to send files up to 5 GB right away.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create a new transfer">
    From your dashboard, click **New Transfer**. The transfer composer opens.

    * **Add files** — drag and drop files into the upload area, or click **Browse** to select them from your device. You can add multiple files and folders.
    * **Add recipients** — enter one or more recipient email addresses in the **To** field. Separate multiple addresses with a comma or press Enter after each one.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure optional settings">
    Expand **Options** to customize your transfer before sending:

    | Setting         | What it does                                                                                            |
    | --------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
    | **Expiry date** | Sets how long the download link stays active. Defaults to 7 days on free tier; unlimited on paid plans. |
    | **Password**    | Adds a password recipients must enter before downloading.                                               |
    | **Data region** | Chooses which Sinosend data center stores the file — useful for data-residency compliance.              |
    | **Message**     | Adds a personal note displayed to recipients in the delivery email.                                     |

    <Tip>
      For sensitive trade documents, enable both a **password** and a specific **data region** to meet compliance requirements in your industry.
    </Tip>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Send the transfer">
    Click **Send**. Sinosend encrypts your files with AES-256 and uploads them to your chosen data center. Each recipient immediately receives an email containing a secure, unique download link.

    <Note>
      Large files may take a moment to upload depending on your connection speed. Keep the browser tab open until the upload completes and you see the **Transfer Sent** confirmation.
    </Note>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Track delivery from your dashboard">
    Open the **Transfers** tab in your dashboard to monitor your delivery in real time.

    * **Delivered** — the email was successfully sent to the recipient.
    * **Opened** — the recipient clicked the link and viewed the transfer page.
    * **Downloaded** — the recipient downloaded one or more files.

    Click any transfer to see a full activity log, including **timestamps** and **geolocation data** showing where the download occurred.

    <Tip>
      Enable browser notifications in your account settings to get instant alerts the moment a recipient opens or downloads your transfer.
    </Tip>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## What's next?

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Create Account" icon="user-plus" href="/getting-started/create-account">
    Configure your profile, set up two-factor authentication, and manage notification preferences.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Compare Plans" icon="list-check" href="/getting-started/billing/compare-plans">
    See exactly what's included in each plan and find the right fit for your transfer volume.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>