Secure File Sharing for Journalists

You have documents from a source. They need to reach your editor securely. The source needs to stay protected. Every step of the transfer has to be airtight.

Why Journalists Need Encrypted File Sharing

Journalism depends on the secure movement of information. Source documents, leaked files, research materials, draft articles and interview recordings all need to move between reporters, editors and producers without interception or exposure. The stakes are real. A leaked document that falls into the wrong hands can endanger a source, kill a story or compromise an entire investigation.

Most mainstream file sharing services are not designed with journalist-level security in mind. Google Drive ties every upload to a Google account. Dropbox logs access metadata. WeTransfer requires email addresses and retains server-side copies. These services may be fine for casual file sharing, but they create unnecessary risk when handling sensitive journalistic materials.

What journalists need is a tool that encrypts files before they leave the browser, stores nothing that could identify the sender or recipient, deletes files automatically after a set period and never requires an account from either party.

How EasySend Protects Journalistic Sources

EasySend uses end-to-end encryption with AES-256-GCM. This means your files are encrypted inside your browser before they are uploaded to the server. The encryption key is embedded in the share link fragment (the part after the # symbol), which never leaves your browser and is never sent to the server. EasySend operates on a zero-knowledge architecture, meaning the server stores only encrypted blobs that it cannot decrypt, read or inspect.

How to Share Source Documents Securely

1. Upload your files - drag documents, images, recordings or any file type onto easysend.co
2. Enable end-to-end encryption - toggle encryption on. Files are encrypted in your browser before upload using AES-256-GCM.
3. Set a password - add an access password for a second layer of protection. Share the password through a different channel than the link.
4. Set expiry - files are automatically deleted after the retention period. No forgotten files sitting on servers for months.
5. Share the link - send the encrypted link to your editor or collaborator through a secure channel

Security Features for Journalists

• End-to-end encryption - AES-256-GCM encryption happens in your browser. The server never sees unencrypted content. Even if the server were compromised, attackers would get only encrypted data they cannot read.
• Zero-knowledge architecture - EasySend cannot access, read or hand over your files. The decryption key exists only in the share link fragment, which the server never receives. There is nothing to subpoena because there is nothing to decrypt.
• Automatic file expiry - files are deleted automatically after the retention period expires. This limits the window of exposure and ensures sensitive documents do not persist indefinitely on any third-party infrastructure.
• No accounts or ad tracking - neither the sender nor the recipient needs to create an account. EasySend does not collect names, emails or IP logs tied to file transfers. There is no user profile to compromise.
• Password protection - require a password to access shared files. Send the link through one channel and the password through another for two-factor delivery security.
• No ads or advertising scripts - the download page is clean. No advertising pixels, no ad networks and no retargeting scripts that could log recipient activity.
• Download notifications - get alerted when your recipient downloads the files so you can confirm delivery without asking

Common Journalist Use Cases

• Transferring leaked documents from a source to an investigative reporter
• Sharing draft stories and supporting documents between reporters and editors
• Sending interview recordings and transcripts to producers securely
• Distributing research materials across a newsroom for collaborative investigations
• Receiving files from anonymous tips through a shared encrypted link
• Archiving sensitive project files with automatic expiry so nothing lingers

Security is not a feature you toggle on. It is the foundation. EasySend was built with end-to-end encryption and zero-knowledge architecture from the ground up. Free for files up to 1GB. No account required on either end.