# Send Overview

  
Using Send is a way to **share sensitive Vault data with someone who does not have Vault Access** using **[End-to-End Encryption](https://vault-doc.wallix.com/link/99).**

The [**Send Encryption Process**](https://vault-doc.wallix.com/link/99) describes how a **Send Link is constructed**, the **Encryption and Decryption process** and **Send Security Options**.

A **[Send can be Created](https://vault-doc.wallix.com/link/7)** to send either **Plain Text or a File** to another person. A Send can also be [**modified** ](https://vault-doc.wallix.com/link/88)or **[deleted manually](https://vault-doc.wallix.com/link/89)** after creation.

A **[Link can be Copied to the Clipboard](https://vault-doc.wallix.com/link/86#bkmrk-copy-send-link-to-cl)** and provided to the person to**[ Access the Send](https://vault-doc.wallix.com/link/82)**. The link can be

Sends are by definition ephemeral and have **[Limited Lifespan.](https://vault-doc.wallix.com/link/87)**

- They are **Automatically Deleted** after a certain time.
- An **Expiration Date** and **Maximum Access Count** can also be set for Sends.

A number of [**Privacy Options**](https://vault-doc.wallix.com/link/85) are available for a Send.

- A Send can also be **Password Protected**. In this case the Recipient is required to enter the Password to access the Send.
- The text in **Text** Sends can be **hidden** by default to prevent unintended access to a Send.
- The **Email Address** of the sender can be **hidden**. In this case it is advisable that the Sender **inform** the **Recipient** that a Send link will be sent, and that the recipient contacts the Sender to **verify** the **link** before accessing it.
- A [**Private Note**](https://vault-doc.wallix.com/link/86#bkmrk-add-private-notes) can be added to a Send. This is **not sent** with the Send.