How to know if your files were downloaded
You can check whether a transfer was collected through notifications and through the log of incoming and outgoing transfers, which records what was sent and what happened to it.
Checking a delivery
- Send the transfer from your account rather than anonymously.
- Enable notifications so you are informed about activity.
- Open the list of outgoing transfers in your account.
- Check the status of the transfer you are asking about.
- Follow up with the recipient only if it has genuinely not been collected.
Anonymous transfers sent without an account cannot be tracked afterwards, because there is no account to record them.
Why this matters in client work
- it settles the question of whether material was delivered on time
- it distinguishes a missed deadline from a missed email
- it prevents unnecessary re-sending of large files
- it gives a record for projects where delivery dates are contractual
When a transfer was not collected
The usual causes are an expired link, a notification that landed in spam, or a recipient who simply has not got to it yet.
A longer expiration on paid plans removes the first cause entirely, and sending directly to an email address reduces the second.
Shared folders instead of tracking
For ongoing collaboration, a shared folder avoids the question altogether: the material is simply there, and notifications report changes rather than deliveries.
FAQ
Can I tell whether the recipient downloaded my file?
Yes, when the transfer is sent from an account. The transfer log records outgoing transfers and notifications inform you about activity.
Can I track an anonymous transfer?
No. Transfers sent without an account are not recorded anywhere you can check later.
What if the recipient says the link does not work?
Check whether it has expired. Free transfers expire after three days, while paid plans allow custom expiration.
Summary
Delivery can be verified through notifications and the transfer log when sending from an account. Anonymous transfers cannot be tracked, and for continuous collaboration a shared folder removes the need to track deliveries at all.