Digital Letters Guide

Learn how to send secure digital letters with file attachments through FuturePostman's advanced file sharing system. Schedule messages for future delivery with encrypted file access.

Quick Start
Get started with digital letters in 3 simple steps
1

Compose Your Letter

Write your message and add file attachments

2

Schedule Delivery

Choose when your letter should be delivered

3

Secure Access

Recipients get a secure link to view and download files

Secure File Sharing System

How It Works
1

Email Notification Only

Recipients receive a simple email notification - no heavy content or attachments in the email itself

2

Secure Access Link

The email contains one secure link to access all files and message content

3

Authentication Required

Recipients enter their email and access code to view content securely

4

Elegant File Viewer

Beautiful interface showing the message and all files with download options

Security Features
  • Files encrypted at rest
  • Access code protection
  • Time-based link expiration
  • Download limit controls
  • IP rate limiting
  • No secrets in URLs
  • Audit logging
File Sharing Configuration
Control how recipients access your shared files

Expiration Options

  • • 1 hour - for sensitive documents
  • • 1 day - for quick sharing
  • • 5 days - for regular documents
  • • 30 days - for important files
  • • 90 days - default, maximum retention

Access Controls

  • • Download limits per file
  • • One-time access options
  • • Password protection
  • • View-only mode available
  • • Bulk download as ZIP

Expiration Timer

File expiration starts counting when your letter is sent, not when it's scheduled. Plan accordingly for long-term scheduled deliveries.

Recipient Experience

Email Notification

Subject: You have a message from the past

Content: Simple, deliverability-friendly text notification

Access code: ABC123 (example)

Recipients get a clean, simple email with one secure link - no heavy attachments or complex formatting.

File Viewing Page

Message Section

  • • Sender information with avatar
  • • Subject line and timestamp
  • • Full message content
  • • File attachment summary

File Grid

  • • File previews when possible
  • • File names, types, and sizes
  • • Individual download buttons
  • • "Download All" option

Desktop: Two-column layout with message on left, files on right
Mobile: Stacked layout optimized for touch interaction

File Limits & Guidelines
25MB
Pro plan file limit
100MB
Postmaster plan file limit
Enterprise unlimited

Supported File Types

📄 Documents (PDF, DOC, TXT)
🖼️ Images (JPG, PNG, GIF)
🎵 Audio (MP3, WAV, M4A)
🎥 Video (MP4, MOV, AVI)
📊 Spreadsheets (XLS, CSV)
📋 Presentations (PPT, KEY)
🗜️ Archives (ZIP, RAR)
💾 Other common formats
Best Practices

✅ Do

  • • Use clear, descriptive file names
  • • Set appropriate expiration times
  • • Include context in your message
  • • Test with a trusted recipient first
  • • Consider file sizes for mobile users
  • • Use access codes for sensitive content

❌ Don't

  • • Share passwords or sensitive data in files
  • • Use overly short expiration times
  • • Upload corrupted or damaged files
  • • Forget to test download links
  • • Share copyrighted material
  • • Include malware or suspicious files

Ready to send your first digital letter?

Create secure file shares and schedule letters for future delivery with FuturePostman

Digital Letters Guide - FuturePostman • FuturePostman