The Truly Open Source Secure File Sharing Solution
LinShare is an open-source secure file sharing platform, built by LINAGORA since 2009. Self-hosted or SaaS, fully audited, with an advanced notification system engineered for compliance. Chosen by governments, financial institutions, and enterprises that demand controlled, GDPR-ready data exchange.
Trusted by leading institutions
File Sharing Made Accessible
Full range of LinShare features
Accessible and adaptable across all platforms.
Share Large Files
Send files of any size securely with built-in expiration dates, password protection, and automatic document cleanup.
Notifications
Receive email notifications when your shared files are downloaded or opened.
Activity Log
Visualize events on your files: track shared date, download date, file deletion, and more!
Email Sharing Plugin
Share big files on email! Use the LinShare plugin to share attachments of unlimited size.
Upload Request
Invite internal and guest users to upload files on a specific project with or without a LinShare account.
Expert Support
Our experts are always here for you, ready to resolve any issue. 24/7 support for true peace of mind.
Easily Add Integrations
Connect LinShare with LDAP and SSO for easy authentication or integrate APIs for seamless integrations.
Configure Everything
Configure shared spaces, guest accounts, and domain policies with ease using the admin panel.
Two Factor Authentication
Centralized two-factor authentication management ensuring all LinShare users are protected.
Organize It Right
Team folders, labels, and efficient search help you track down all needed details fast.
Asynchronous Share
Share your files asynchronously and manage them using the upload queue. No more waiting.
Shared Space
Create shared spaces for external users with roles like admin, contributor, and reader.
Admin Panel
Power and simplicity of Admin Panel
LinShare's Admin Panel elevates your corporate workflow with advanced customization, analytics, and quota management. With multiple board views, you gain full control over access and permissions.
Features of Admin Panel
Easily visualize critical events, monitor incidents, and track file histories. Complete oversight of shared files, downloads, quotas, and resource expenditures maximizes efficiency while securely delegating responsibilities.
Domain Configuration
Manage your domain and sub-domain configuration with tailored policies and levels of authorisation. Unlock customised flexibility for various departments and users by setting up filtering rules for file size or extensions. Enjoy complete control and adaptability, all at your fingertips.
Quota Assignment
Delegate accounts to assign quotas by domain, user, or account, while also tracking and limiting quota consumption and single upload sizes. This ensures optimal resource allocation, keeping you in control while staying informed with up-to-the-minute data.
Advanced Guest Account Management
Enable guest accounts for temporary access, allowing guests to upload and download documents. Convert accounts from guest to internal, with data synchronisation, and file extension management.
Reporting
Track and analyze user activities with greater accuracy and efficiency. Multiple view options and dashboards offer a mechanism for collecting user action statistics, now showcased on the improved "Reports" page.
Security & Compliance
File sharing made ethical
Benefit from the power of our strong commitments. LinShare is fully GDPR compliant, prioritizing the security of your data.
Open Source
Our software is 100% Open Source with its code available on GitHub. The software benefits from the power of peer review.
Privacy First
Your sensitive information is protected by TLS encryption and adheres to strict European data protection laws.
GDPR Compliance
LinShare is fully GDPR compliant, prioritizing the security of your data.
Deployment
Get LinShare on your server or in the cloud
Choose a safe way to store and share your data: go for our on-premises solution, installing it directly on your infrastructure for total control.
Deploy
Install LinShare on your own infrastructure: cloud, on-premise, or hybrid. Docker-ready for rapid deployment.
Configure
Connect your LDAP/SSO, set up domains, define quotas, and configure security policies from the admin panel.
Invite
Add team members, create shared spaces, and set role-based access controls for each workspace.
Share Securely
Start sharing files with full encryption, real-time notifications, and complete audit trails from day one.
Delegation APIs
Drive LinShare using Delegation APIs
Integrate LinShare into your business workflows using dedicated technical accounts and delegation APIs. Each account operates with a granular authorization layer (permissions are assigned per operation such as uploading files, sharing documents, creating guests, and managing workgroups) so your applications interact with LinShare securely, with precisely scoped access and full auditability.
File Sharing Made Effortless
Share Big Files Directly from Your Inbox
No more attachment limits. No more switching between apps. The LinShare plugin for Outlook and Thunderbird brings secure, unlimited file sharing straight into your email client.
Microsoft Outlook
Mozilla ThunderbirdWorks Inside Your Email
Send files of any size without leaving Outlook or Thunderbird. The LinShare plugin integrates seamlessly into your existing email workflow, so sharing stays as simple as writing a message.
No File Size Limits
Say goodbye to bounced emails and compressed attachments. Share documents, videos, and large datasets of unlimited size, securely and instantly.
Secure by Design
Every file shared through the plugin is protected by TLS encryption and governed by your organization’s LinShare policies: keeping sensitive data in your control, always.
Track Every Share
Receive notifications when your files are downloaded or opened. Know exactly when your recipient accessed what you sent, right from your inbox.
Browser Extensions
Share Files Right from Your Browser
The LinShare extension for Chrome and Firefox lets you upload, drag & drop, or right-click to share files, without ever opening the LinShare web app.
Google Chrome
Mozilla FirefoxShare Files from Your Computer
Pick any file from your computer and share it through LinShare in one click: documents, photos, videos, anything. No size limits, no extra apps.
Drag & Drop to Share Instantly
Grab a file from your desktop or any folder and drop it into the extension. It uploads to LinShare and is ready to share in seconds.
Right-Click Anything on a Web Page
See an image, a document, or a link you want to share? Just right-click it and select “Share with LinShare”, no downloading required.
Drag Content from Any Web Page
Drag an image or a file directly from a web page into the extension to share it through LinShare. Skip the download step entirely.
File Sharing Made Intelligent
Bring LinShare Into the Age of AI
Connect LinShare to AI assistants and manage your files using simple conversations.
Natural Language File Management
Ask your AI assistant to upload a file, find a document, or share a folder, in plain language. No menus, no clicks, just conversation.
Browse & Retrieve Files
Your AI can search shared spaces, list recent uploads, and retrieve files on your behalf, all through LinShare’s secure infrastructure.
Manage Upload Requests
Create, monitor, and manage upload requests directly from your AI assistant. Invite external users to upload files without leaving your workflow.
Automated Workflows
Connect LinShare to your automation pipelines. The MCP Server enables AI-driven workflows that move, organize, and share files automatically.
Governed by Your Policies
Every action through the MCP Server respects your organization’s LinShare security policies: permissions, encryption, and audit trails remain fully enforced.
Works with Any MCP-Compatible Tool
Built on the open MCP standard. Works with Claude, Copilot, and any AI assistant or application that supports the Model Context Protocol.
What Makes Us Different
Why LinShare
15+ years of open-source evolution, co-designed with users, built to integrate with your infrastructure, and now AI-ready.
Integrates with your ecosystem
OpenID
Azure
Active Directory
n8n
Keycloak
Claude
ChatGPT
Ollama
Open Source
Shaping the Future of Digital Public Infrastructure
LinShare is an Open Source file-sharing platform that offers secure, flexible data control, powered by community-driven development and licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License v3 (AGPL v3). Aligned with the United Nations’ sustainable development goals, LinShare represents a true digital commons, ensuring transparency, adaptability, and continuous innovation. By using our software, you support a sustainable cause that promotes knowledge sharing, leading to quality education and reduced inequalities.
As a key player in Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), LinShare is scalable, reliable, and ideal for driving digital transformation across organizations, governments, and civil society, fostering collaboration and transparent data sharing for the future.
Professional Services
Implementation, support and training by our specialists
We offer comprehensive support for selecting and deploying the perfect Open Source solution. Our services encompass expert pre-project consulting, thorough audits, and strategic implementation.
Consulting
Choose from our extensive Open Source consulting services, including expert management of LinShare and other solutions.
- Pre-project consulting
- Architecture assessment
- Strategic implementation
- Thorough audits
Implementation and Support
Enjoy top-notch installation of LinShare along with a suite of additional services designed to ensure smooth deployment and peak performance.
- 24/7 incident response
- SmartSLA ticketing system
- Priority bug fixes
- Proactive monitoring
Trainings
Opt for our comprehensive training sessions to empower your team with the knowledge needed for maintenance and optimal performance.
- Admin training workshops
- End-user onboarding
- Best practices guides
- Custom documentation
Mobile App
Download LinShare App
Unlock the power of LinShare, download the application and see how it can simplify file-sharing.
Get LinShare on your server
or in the cloud
Choose a safe way to store and share your data: go for our on-premises solution, installing it directly on your infrastructure to gain a competitive edge and serenity.