Attachments

SoloMail supports file attachments in emails. You can send attachments, receive attachments, and agents can work with attachments.

Sending Attachments

Adding Attachments

When composing an email:

  1. Click "Attach" button
  2. Select file from your device
  3. File uploads to Solo storage
  4. Attachment appears in email
  5. Send email with attachment

Attachment Limits

  • File size: Up to 50MB per file
  • Total size: Varies by plan
  • File types: Common email attachment types supported
  • Storage: Attachments stored in Solo storage

Supported File Types

Common attachment types:

  • Documents: PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Images: JPEG, PNG, GIF, WebP, SVG
  • Archives: ZIP, RAR
  • Text: Plain text, CSV
  • Other: Most common email attachment formats

Receiving Attachments

Viewing Attachments

When you receive an email with attachments:

  1. Open email in your inbox
  2. See attachments listed in email
  3. Click attachment to view or download
  4. Download to save to your device
  5. View inline (for supported types)

Agent Processing

Agents can work with attachments:

  • Read attachments: Agents can read document content
  • Extract information: Pull data from attachments
  • Create tasks: Turn attachments into actionable tasks
  • Store attachments: Save attachments for later reference

Attachment Storage

Solo Storage

Attachments are stored in Solo:

  • Secure storage: Encrypted and secure
  • Accessible: Available from anywhere
  • Organized: Linked to emails and conversations
  • Searchable: Find attachments easily

Storage Limits

Storage limits by plan:

  • Free Plan: Limited storage
  • Solopreneur Plan: More storage
  • Small Business Plan: Even more storage
  • Enterprise Plan: Unlimited storage

View storage usage in Settings → Account.

Working with Attachments

Viewing Attachments

  • In email: View attachments directly in email
  • Download: Save to your device
  • Preview: Preview supported file types
  • Open in app: Open in external applications

Agent Actions

Agents can:

  • Read content: Extract text from documents
  • Analyze: Understand attachment content
  • Create tasks: Turn attachments into tasks
  • Store: Save attachments for reference
  • Share: Include attachments in replies

Best Practices

File Size

  • Keep files small: Compress large files
  • Use cloud links: Share large files via cloud storage
  • Optimize images: Compress images before sending
  • Check limits: Stay within plan limits

Security

  • Scan attachments: Solo scans for threats
  • Verify senders: Only open attachments from trusted senders
  • Check file types: Be cautious with executable files
  • Report issues: Report suspicious attachments

Organization

  • Name files clearly: Use descriptive file names
  • Organize by type: Group similar attachments
  • Archive old files: Clean up old attachments
  • Use search: Find attachments quickly

Troubleshooting

Attachment not uploading?

  • Check file size (max 50MB)
  • Verify file type is supported
  • Check internet connection
  • Review storage limits

Attachment not downloading?

  • Check file still exists
  • Verify permissions
  • Try different browser
  • Contact support if issues persist

Agent not reading attachment?

  • Check agent has permission
  • Verify file type is readable
  • Review agent configuration
  • Check for errors in logs

Next Steps

Version: 1.0
Last Updated: November 2025