External File Sharing for Service Providers
Client Portal for File Sharing | Offer secure, branded client portals for file sharing. RushFiles helps MSPs and resellers deploy SaaS or on-premise portals with compliance and full control
Service providers, MSPs, CSPs, and IT resellers often need to give clients a secure way to collaborate outside their own organization. External file sharing makes it possible to exchange contracts, project documents, reports, and sensitive data with partners, customers, and subcontractors, without losing control.
RushFiles enables resellers to deliver external file sharing as a service, either as a SaaS solution or an on-premise external file sharing platform. With both models, providers keep ownership of data, margins, and customer relationships.
What Is External File Sharing?
External file sharing means allowing users outside the company (clients, partners, subcontractors) to access files and folders securely. For service providers, it’s more than just sending links. It must include:
- Secure authentication and encryption
- Permissions that define what external users can do (view, edit, download)
- Logs and reports for compliance
- Simple workflows that end-users can adopt quickly
Unlike email attachments or consumer tools, enterprise-level external filesharing solutions are built for compliance, control, and scalability.
On-Premise External File Sharing Solutions
Many regulated industries (finance, healthcare, government) require sensitive data to remain on local infrastructure. For these clients, on-premise external file sharing is the right choice.
Key features:
- Full control over hosting and data location
- Optional white-labeling of native client applications (desktop/mobile), plus full branding of web portal and emails
- Multi-tenant management for resellers handling many client organizations
- Integration with AD/NTFS for existing user access policies
- Regulatory compliance (GDPR, HIPAA, industry-specific rules)
SaaS External File Sharing Solutions
For providers who want fast go-to-market and low maintenance, the SaaS external file sharing solution offers:
Benefits:
- Quick deployment, no infrastructure to manage
- Rebrand the web portal and reseller interface (logo/colors/domain)
- Secure sharing with password-protected links, expiry dates, and access logs
- End-user adoption with virtual drive/sync and web access
Features That Enable Secure Client Projects
External sharing for client projects often requires more than just sending a link. RushFiles enables:
- Granular permissions (view-only, edit, download restrictions)
- Audit logs for every file activity
- Multi-tenant setup to isolate client environments
- External user access without extra licensing costs
- Compliance-ready features (2FA, IP whitelisting, encryption keys)
This ensures service providers can support industries like finance, healthcare, and legal with full confidence.
How Service Providers Benefit
- Add recurring revenue by reselling external file sharing under your own brand
- Differentiate with on-premise EFSS where competitors only offer SaaS
- Strengthen customer retention with sticky collaboration tools
- Win enterprise and regulated clients looking for sovereignty and compliance
Next Steps
Explore RushFiles from the reseller panel, company admin, and end-user view, all in one trial.