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Security & Privacy

Find information about how we keep you and your files safe. With WeTransfer, your content is yours. We don’t use it to train AI models, we don’t sell it, and we promise to keep it secure.

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Abuse & misuse

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How to report a security vulnerability or bug

Learn how to report bugs or security vulnerabilities to WeTransfer and provide the right information to help our team investigate.

How to report copyrighted content (DMCA)

Learn how to report copyrighted content, who can submit a DMCA takedown request, and what information is required for us to review your claim.

I think someone I don't know accessed my transfer

Learn why a transfer may appear to have been accessed by someone unexpected and what steps you can take to keep your files secure.

Reporting abuse on WeTransfer

How to report a transfer, file request, or Collect board for violating our Content Moderation Policy or Terms of Service — plus how to appeal blocked content.

Spam, phishing, and fake WeTransfer emails

How to identify phishing emails and fake communications impersonating WeTransfer, warning signs, and how to distinguish a real notification from a fake.

What should I do if someone shares my private photos or videos without my permission?

What to do if someone has shared your private photos or videos without your consent on WeTransfer — takedown process, law enforcement, and external support.

Why am I blocked on WeTransfer?

Learn how to troubleshoot and resolve WeTransfer blocks caused by IP restrictions, login attempts, firewalls, or transfer limits.

Why am I receiving unwanted transfers (I have a subscription)?

Learn why you may be receiving unsolicited transfers through your personal WeTransfer URL and how to stop them by changing your URL or using file requests.

Data rights

5 articles
How do I delete my WeTransfer account?

How to permanently delete your WeTransfer account from your account settings, and what this means for your transfers, content, and subscription.

How do I request access to or deletion of my personal data (GDPR)?

How to request access to or deletion of your personal data under GDPR using WeTransfer's privacy portal, and what deletion involves.

How to unsubscribe from WeTransfer marketing emails

Learn how to unsubscribe from WeTransfer marketing emails or manage your email preferences through your account settings.

I do not want my data to be shared or sold

How to manage your privacy preferences

Requesting a Data Processing Agreement (DPA)

When and why you may need a GDPR Data Processing Agreement (DPA) when using WeTransfer for business, and where to download it.

Policies & compliance

5 articles
Good behavior policy

WeTransfer's good behavior policy — what users must not do, including sharing copyrighted content, sending spam/phishing, posting harmful content, impersonation, and reselling.

How do we process and protect your data and files?

Learn how WeTransfer protects your files and personal data, what information we process, when we can access your content, how long we retain it, and the security measures we use to keep it safe.

Survey Privacy notice

Privacy notice for WeTransfer surveys — what data is collected, why, retention periods, third parties involved, and how to withdraw consent.

The WeTransfer Trust Center

What the WeTransfer Trust Center is, what it contains, and who can access it (business use only, NDA required).

Why do we moderate content?

Why WeTransfer moderates content, how automated and human moderation work together, our commitments under the Digital Services Act, and our principles around content ownership and AI.

Account safety

4 articles
Account security settings, 2FA, and changing your password

Manage your WeTransfer account security settings, including two-factor authentication, password changes, device logouts, and data processing preferences.

I received a message saying my password has been compromised

Learn why you received a password breach notification from WeTransfer and how to secure your account by resetting your password and enabling two-factor authentication.

Someone unauthorized has access to my WeTransfer account

What to do if your email address has been used without your knowledge to send a malicious transfer — secure your account, enable 2FA, and request WeTransfer to block your address.

Why am I being asked to verify ownership of my account when contacting support?

Why WeTransfer Support sometimes asks you to verify ownership of your account, what kind of information we may request, and what we'll never ask for.