> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.devolutions.net/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.devolutions.net/send/devolutions-send-in-remote-desktop-manager.md).

# Devolutions Send in Remote Desktop Manager

Send passwords and secrets securely from Remote Desktop Manager using Devolutions Send in-app messaging, email, or an encrypted shareable link.

Devolutions Send features a secure method to generate a link to share secrets instead of using insecure email to send sensitive data. Send a password through in-app secure messaging or create a shareable link to send secrets outside your organization securely.

### Features

Despite sharing the same underlying architecture, slight differences exist between the feature sets of the standalone and in-app versions of Devolutions Send.

* Unique link encrypted on the client side.
* Valid for a customizable amount of time.
* Optional protection via a client-provided passphrase.
* Users may be non-Devolutions users (not linked to a Devolutions Account).
* Character limit of 10 kB.
* File attachments up to 30 MB for an authenticated Server or Cloud user (1 MB for guests).
* A sender email is required and stored with the GUID as part of the “payload” stored in the database.
* Encrypted payload stored in Canada or Europe, depending on the workspace region.

### Choose a region

* On a Devolutions Cloud or Devolutions Server workspace, the region comes from the workspace ***System settings***.
* On a local or SQL workspace, go to ***File*** – ***Settings*** – ***Tools*** – ***Devolutions Send*** and choose **Canada** or **Europe**.

Administrators can force a region with the `ForceDevolutionsSendRegion` Group Policy. That policy overrides both the workspace system setting and a local picker. See [Apply policies (GPOs)](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/knowledge-base/how-to-articles/apply-policies-gpos).

### Using Devolutions Send with Remote Desktop Manager

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These steps are valid for Devolutions Server and Devolutions Cloud workspaces.
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Open Devolutions Send as a standalone tool from the ***Tools*** menu. Also available with SQL Workspace.

Devolutions Send is integrated into workspace messages, accessible from the ***Windows*** menu. For details, see [***Secure messages***](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/ribbon-menu-bar/window/secure-messages).

It is also available in the password field of credential entries and document entries. Look for the Send icon.

In either location, you can choose from three options:

#### Send in-app

Send in-app messages from a workspace. This feature is covered in [***Secure messages***](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/ribbon-menu-bar/window/secure-messages).

#### Send by email

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This feature needs Devolutions Server to have ***SMTP*** configured. This option can be found under ***Administration*** – ***Server settings*** – ***Email***.
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1. Enter the recipient(s) email in the ***To*** field.
2. Enter the information in the ***Secure message*** field.

   <div data-gb-custom-block data-tag="hint" data-style="info" class="hint hint-info"><ul><li><em><strong>Attachments</strong></em> such as user entries and files can be added.</li><li>A <em><strong>Passphrase</strong></em> may be added for additional security.</li><li>The <em><strong>Link duration</strong></em> can be set to 1 hour, 24 hours, 3 days, 1 week, 2 weeks, 1 month or custom.</li><li>The <em><strong>View</strong></em> limit can be set to <em><strong>Unlimited</strong></em>, <em><strong>Single view</strong></em> or <em><strong>Multiple views</strong></em>. The latter is useful for setting an exact number of possible views.</li></ul></div>
3. Click ***Send***.

#### Create shareable link

1. Enter the information in the ***Message*** field.

   <div data-gb-custom-block data-tag="hint" data-style="info" class="hint hint-info"><ul><li>A <em><strong>Passphrase</strong></em> may be added for additional security.</li><li>The <em><strong>Link duration</strong></em> can be set to 1 hour, 24 hours, 3 days, 1 week, 2 weeks, 1 month or custom.</li><li>The <em><strong>View limit</strong></em> can be set to <em><strong>Unlimited</strong></em>, <em><strong>Single view</strong></em> or <em><strong>Multiple views</strong></em>. The latter is useful for setting an exact number of possible views.</li></ul></div>
2. Click on ***Create link***.
3. Copy the link and send it to the intended individual(s).

#### Disabling Devolutions Send in Remote Desktop Manager

1. In an SQL workspace, go to the ***Administration*** tab.
2. Click on ***System settings***.
3. Under ***Application*** – ***General*** – ***General***, enable ***Disable send message in dashboard***.
4. Click ***Save***.

#### See also

* [Choose a Devolutions Send region](/send/choose-a-region.md)
* [Devolutions Send product page](https://devolutions.net/devolutions-send/)
* [Devolutions Blog - How organizations can safely share confidential information with Devolutions Send](https://blog.devolutions.net/2024/08/how-organizations-can-safely-share-confidential-information-with-devolutions-send/)


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