Sharing a file is easy. Sharing it safely takes a couple of small steps. Here are five that make a real difference:

1. Set a password. Protect sensitive transfers so only people with the password can download.
2. Add an expiry date. Let links expire automatically, so a file doesn’t stay available forever.
3. Share the link privately. Send it directly to the person who needs it, not in a public post.
4. Only send what’s needed. Share the specific files required, not an entire folder by default.
5. Delete when done. If a transfer is finished early, remove it rather than waiting for expiry.

None of these take more than a few seconds, and together they give you real control over who sees your files and for how long. Security isn’t about complexity — it’s about a few good habits used consistently.