ProjectSend

ProjectSend is a web-based application for distributing files to clients and stakeholders from your own server. It focuses on controlled delivery: upload files, assign them to specific users or groups, and let recipients download from a private portal.

Key Features

• Upload files and assign access to individual users or groups
• Client-facing portal for browsing and downloading available files
• Optional public links for files (with configurable availability/expiration)
• User management with roles (admin/staff/client) and permissions
• Groups to simplify sharing the same files with multiple recipients
• Email notifications to users when new files are assigned (SMTP)
• Download/activity logs for basic auditing of access and actions
• Custom branding (logo, themes) and multi-language UI

Use Cases

• Agencies delivering final assets and documents to clients
• Internal teams sharing files with external contractors per project group
• Organizations publishing files to partners via expiring public links

Limitations and Considerations

• Not a full sync-and-collaborate platform (no real-time editing or file sync clients)
• Requires server-side PHP/MySQL administration and ongoing security updates

ProjectSend is best suited for straightforward “send files to clients” workflows where ownership and hosting stay under your control. Its user/group permissions and link sharing make it practical for repeated client deliveries without relying on third-party file transfer services.