Why was I directed to this page?
An e-mail message you received had an attachment removed for security reasons.
What happened to the e-mail/e-mail attachment?
Electronic security protects the virtual borders of The University of Iowa campus. As part of the security, some potentially unsafe e-mail attachments are deleted.
What can I do now?
Options for Sharing Files:
- Rename the file so that it does not have a prohibited three-letter extension on its name, and then have the recipient rename the file back after they receive it. (For instance, rename "myprogram.exe" to "myprogram.xxx" and then attach and send it.)
- Use Xythos, a web-based storage file system available to UI faculty, staff, and students.
- Place the file on a shared drive, such as your department "L:" drive space, and send the person its location.
- Place it on a web server and send the person a link to its location (this is what software vendors do).
- Zip, but do not encrypt, the file.
For additional information on sharing files, please visit the links below.
Best Practices for E-mail Attachments
Best Practices for Saving and Sharing Files for Faculty and Staff
Additional Information
Additional information on the University's Attachment Blocking measures and Anti-Spam Service can be found below.
Attachment Blocking at the UI
Attachment Blocking Information
UI's Anti-Spam Service
If you have any questions about attachment blocking, please contact the ITS Help Desk at (319) 384-HELP (4357).
