EDUTOOLS FOR STUDENTS
3.5
Sending files: SWITCHfilesender and SWITCHdrive
SWITCH offers the Swiss higher education sector two platforms for sending data.
SWITCHfilesender
- For sending large files (1–100 GB)
- Data is protected
- Access through AAI, select “University of Basel,” then proceed with your SWITCH edu-ID
- Sender must have an AAI account; receiver does not need one
- Address: filesender.switch.ch
SWITCHdrive
- Store and manage files
- Share files with groups or individuals (like Dropbox)
- Edit documents online (like Google Docs)
- Data is protected
- Can be used by people without AAI access (by invitation)
- Access using your SWITCH edu-ID
- Address: drive.switch.ch