Sending Files

To send a file through AIM, right click on the screen name of the buddy you want to send the file to, and select the "Send File..." option.

This will display the "Send File" box, where you will select the file, and enter a description for it before sending.

 

Click on the "File..." button shown above if you want to send a single file, or the "Directory..." button if you want to select a directory of files to send to your buddy.  You will then be prompted to browse your computer for the file or directory that you want to send.  Once you have chosen, you will be brought back to the "Send File" box and you have the option of writing a description of what you are sending so your buddy knows if he wants to accept it or not.  This is optional, along with the "Show full pathname of file to buddy" checkbox.  When you are ready to send the file click the "Send" button.

A file transfer status box will pop up that will let you know the status of your transfer.  Once your buddy has accepted the file transfer and you have established a connection you will see the status of the file being transferred with the option to regulate the speed of the transfer or cancel it.  You will be notified when the file has successfully been transferred.

For more information on using the AIM client, check out the rest of our AIM Tutorials.