1. Secure File Exchange
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  1. Secure File Exchange

Drop Zone Usage

Drop Zone Usage#

Understand how drop zone limits and storage are applied based on your package.
Who can use this feature?
All Account Owners, Security Admins and End Users
Available on the Core and Business plans

Overview#

The Drop Zone Usage feature defines how many drop zones you can create and how much storage is available per drop zone.
These limits are determined by your assigned package and are enforced automatically across the platform.

Usage Limits#

Each package includes:
A maximum number of active drop zones you can have at one time
A maximum storage limit per drop zone
If either limit is reached, you will need to delete existing drop zones or reduce storage usage before continuing.

How Usage is Calculated#

Each active drop zone counts toward your total allowed limit
Each file uploaded contributes to the storage usage of that specific drop zone
Storage is calculated per drop zone, not globally across all zones

Monitor Your Usage#

1
Open Secure File Exchange
Navigate to Secure File Exchange from the main navigation menu.
2
View Active Drop Zones
Review your current active drop zones and storage usage allowed

What Happens When Limits Are Reached#

You cannot create new drop zones once the active limit is reached.
You cannot upload additional files if a drop zone exceeds its storage limit.
Existing drop zones remain accessible until deleted or expired.

Troubleshooting#

Cannot Create New Drop Zone
If you cannot create a new drop zone:
You may have reached your active drop zone limit
Delete an existing drop zone or wait for one to expire
Cannot Upload Files
Storage Usage Seems Incorrect
Modified at 2026-03-26 22:31:45
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