MYREN Network & Services
Connectivity, identity, and collaboration services for members.
FileSender
Web-based application that allows authenticated users to securely and easily send arbitrarily large files to other users.
2009 - 2011
Project started as a self-financed open source collaboration to produce a file transfer application with web-only delivery.
2014-2016
FileSender 1.1 released with large file transfer support using HTML5. Work began on multi-file upload and multi-language support.
2018-2020
FileSender joined the Commons Conservancy. Version 2.0 added encrypted transfer and automated testing with CI/CD pipeline.
2023
FileSender 3.0 introduced a redesigned UI/UX with modern design system and usability improvements.
Benefits for Users and Institutions
Reliability
Stable and trusted by research & education communities. No extra cost compared to commercial services.
Ease of Use
Upload → Share link → Recipient downloads. Works directly in a browser with simple workflow.
Security
Temporary Storage
Files expire automatically after a set period, saving storage space and preventing old files from piling up.