This application discloses a
file transfer method, apparatus, electronic device, and storage medium, relating to the field of communication technology. The method includes: responding to a
file transfer request initiated by a sending end, obtaining the file data to be transferred and the communication number identifier corresponding to the receiving end, and uploading the file data to be transferred to a
cloud storage system; querying the
reachability status of the device corresponding to the communication number identifier, and when the device is detected to be reachable, sending a notification message containing a
file transfer prompt to the receiving end; receiving an
authorization instruction from the receiving end based on the notification message, verifying the
authorization instruction, and generating a time-sensitive secure download link; and sending the secure download link to the receiving end so that the receiving end can download the file data to be transferred from the
cloud storage system based on the secure download link. This achieves the technical effects of enabling universal and reliable point-to-point addressing, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of file transfer notifications, granting the receiving end the right to choose file transfers, and improving the security and
controllability of the file transfer process.