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Most attorneys ask the wrong question when it comes to file sharing security — "is this tool compliant?" isn't a yes/no answer under ABA rules. I break down what Rule 1.6(c) and Formal Opinion 477R actually require, where Gmail and WeTransfer fall short, and which tools meet the bar for solo practitioners and small firms in 2026 without enterprise-level pricing.

There are three real ways to create a file sharing link in 2026: dedicated services, cloud storage, and self-hosted. Most people use the first option wrong — they skip the security controls that separate a useful link from a leaky one. This guide covers every method and the five settings worth caring about.