# File Request for Gmail

> File Request for Gmail by cloudHQ is a browser extension that lets you create shareable upload links directly from the Gmail compose window. Recipients click the link and upload files straight into your Google Drive — no Google account required on their end.

File Request for Gmail solves the chaos of collecting files through email attachments. Instead of files scattered across email threads, each request gets a unique upload page that delivers files directly into a chosen Google Drive folder. The extension adds a "File Request" button to the Gmail compose toolbar, opens an in-context setup panel, and inserts a styled upload link into the email body. Every upload triggers an email notification to the requester.

Reference product: Dropbox File Requests. Differentiator: Gmail-native (one button in the compose toolbar, no separate portal or app) and storage destination is Google Drive only.

## Key links

- [Website](https://www.file-request.com): product home page
- [Chrome Web Store listing](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/email-file-request-by-clo/hohbhmlnacflnkifnakmacdhmpgbifab): install the Chrome extension
- [Microsoft Edge Add-ons listing](https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/hafbemeciemjkeiikfdbaghbapgdenbe): install for Microsoft Edge
- [Google Workspace Marketplace add-on](https://workspace.google.com/marketplace/app/file_request/723821788650): install as a Workspace add-on
- [Pricing](https://www.file-request.com/pricing): plans and upgrade
- [Features](https://www.file-request.com/features): feature list
- [Dashboard](https://www.cloudhq.net/main_gmail_file_request): manage your file requests
- [Demo video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShZvLIOWufg): see it in action
- [Support](https://support.cloudhq.net/category/browser-extensions/email-file-request): help articles and contact

## How it works

- Install the File Request for Gmail extension from the Chrome Web Store (or Edge Add-ons / Google Workspace Marketplace).
- Open a Gmail compose window. A "File Request" button appears in the compose toolbar.
- Click the button, pick a Google Drive folder (personal Drive or a Shared Drive), and name the request.
- The extension inserts a styled "Upload Files" link into the email body and you send the email as usual.
- The recipient opens the link in any browser, drags and drops their files, and uploads them.
- Files land directly in the chosen Google Drive folder. The requester gets an email notification with the file list.
- All requests are managed from the dashboard — pause, deactivate, rename, or see per-request upload stats.

## Features

- Create file request links directly from the Gmail compose window
- Files uploaded by recipients go directly into your Google Drive
- Choose any personal Google Drive or Shared Drive folder as the destination
- Drag-and-drop upload page works in any browser on any device
- Recipients do not need a Google account to upload
- Request expiration and deadlines
- Password protection
- File size and type restrictions
- Response tracking — see who uploaded what and from where
- Automatic reminder emails to recipients who have not uploaded yet
- Instant email notifications to the requester when files arrive
- Dashboard for managing all file requests in one place
- Customize the upload page with your own logo, colors, and header text
- Email and phone support

## Who uses File Request for Gmail

- **Sales professionals**: collect signed contracts, proposals, and onboarding documents from prospects and clients.
- **Marketing teams**: gather creative assets, brand materials, and campaign files from agencies and freelancers.
- **Team leads and managers**: collect status reports, project deliverables, and documentation from team members.
- **Customer support teams**: request screenshots, logs, and supporting documents from customers.
- **Recruiters and HR**: collect resumes, cover letters, references, and onboarding paperwork.
- **Freelancers and consultants**: request project briefs, assets, and feedback from clients.
- **Educators and students**: collect homework, assignments, research papers, and project submissions into class-specific folders.
- **Small business owners**: gather invoices, receipts, tax documents, and vendor files.
- **Accountants and finance teams**: request financial statements, receipts, and tax documents from clients.
- **Real estate professionals**: collect property photos, inspection reports, contracts, and buyer documents.

## Pricing

- Free trial: 5 free file requests, no credit card required.
- Premium: unlimited file requests and uploads, all features included, monthly subscription.
- Upgrade: https://www.cloudhq.net/purchase?product_what=gmail_file_request

## Frequently asked questions

### How do I create a file request in Gmail?

Install File Request for Gmail, open a compose window in Gmail, click the File Request button in the toolbar, select a Google Drive folder, name your request, and insert the upload link into your email.

### Where do uploaded files go?

All files uploaded through your request link go directly to the Google Drive folder you selected when creating the request. You can choose any folder in your personal Drive or a Shared Google Drive.

### Do recipients need a Google account to upload files?

No. Anyone with the link can upload files from any browser on any device. No Google account or sign-in is required.

### Can I use this with Shared Drives?

Yes. When creating a file request, you can select any Shared Drive folder you have access to as the destination for uploaded files.

### Is there a limit on file size or number of uploads?

Free users get a set number of file requests. After that, you can upgrade to a premium plan for unlimited requests and uploads. File size limits are determined by your Google Drive storage quota.

### Do I get notified when someone uploads a file?

Yes. You receive an email notification each time a file is uploaded through your request link, so you always know when new documents arrive.

### Do I need any technical setup?

No. Install the extension and start using it immediately. The File Request button appears automatically in your Gmail compose toolbar.

### Can I deactivate a file request link?

Yes. You can manage all your file request links from the dashboard. Pause or deactivate any link at any time to stop accepting new uploads.

## Company

- Product: File Request for Gmail
- Maker: cloudHQ
- cloudHQ homepage: https://www.cloudhq.net
- Support: https://support.cloudhq.net/category/browser-extensions/email-file-request