> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.mention-me.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Send Data Securely

> How to use the Secure Document Transfer feature to share sensitive files with Mention Me.

When sharing sensitive information such as personally identifiable information (PII) or protected data, use the **Secure Document Transfer** feature within the Mention Me platform instead of email or unsecured attachments.

## Access Secure Document Transfer

Once logged in, go to **Settings & Tools > Data & Reporting > Secure file sharing**.

<Frame caption="Navigating to Secure File Transfer in Settings and Tools">
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/mentionme/GjiDi6ZwHP27Pu0w/images/knowledge/security/data-management/26701633546141.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=GjiDi6ZwHP27Pu0w&q=85&s=67a4cc1aa6eb90bfe144be3ae0d179d6" alt="Navigating to Secure File Transfer in Settings and Tools" width="2068" height="1486" data-path="images/knowledge/security/data-management/26701633546141.png" />
</Frame>

## Upload files

<Steps>
  <Step title="Start a new upload">
    On the Secure Document Transfer page, click **+ Upload secure file**.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/mentionme/GjiDi6ZwHP27Pu0w/images/knowledge/security/data-management/12308185068573.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=GjiDi6ZwHP27Pu0w&q=85&s=dfcc2a6c090bd9340e8a805e75b0550c" alt="Upload secure file button" width="1374" height="585" data-path="images/knowledge/security/data-management/12308185068573.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select and describe the file">
    Click **Choose file** to select the file you want to share. Enter a description to help Mention Me identify and process the file.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/mentionme/GjiDi6ZwHP27Pu0w/images/knowledge/security/data-management/12308200814109.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=GjiDi6ZwHP27Pu0w&q=85&s=912b035eaab4309729781a28ecc6c792" alt="File upload form with description field" width="1351" height="428" data-path="images/knowledge/security/data-management/12308200814109.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Upload">
    Click **Upload**. You are redirected back to the Secure Document Transfer page where the file shows as it is processed.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/mentionme/GjiDi6ZwHP27Pu0w/images/knowledge/security/data-management/12308205862301.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=GjiDi6ZwHP27Pu0w&q=85&s=91ae442b865f3e1b1c2fa804badd42f7" alt="File processing status after upload" width="1380" height="661" data-path="images/knowledge/security/data-management/12308205862301.png" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

Once processed, the file becomes a downloadable link. You can also download files added by your team or by Mention Me.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/mentionme/GjiDi6ZwHP27Pu0w/images/knowledge/security/data-management/12308214367133.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=GjiDi6ZwHP27Pu0w&q=85&s=1ef357273f9014d58d86397562c379b3" alt="Processed file available as downloadable link" width="1334" height="307" data-path="images/knowledge/security/data-management/12308214367133.png" />

## File retention

Files added to this area are only available for **2 weeks** before being automatically removed.
