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Burk Webb · August 17th, 2012, 03:59 PM

I imagine this comes up a lot but did a couple searches and couldn't come up with anything specific to my quest, so...

I've been using Mediafire for a while, I have the payed "pro" account, and lately I've been having issues. Trouble uploading, clients having trouble downloading. They also don't really offer a way to password protect the files. Anyway, just wondering if anyone has a service that they have had good luck with.

FYI- this is for uploading/downloading files and not for web streaming stuff.

Thanks a bunch for any info -

Mike Watson · August 17th, 2012, 11:58 PM

I have two methods:

Dropbox is a free service that syncs a folder on your computer (up to 2GB in size) with the web, and you can share these files between computers and with other users. You can send a single file with a link, or share a whole folder. If the other user has dropbox installed also, it is even slicker - your files just appear on their computer.

You can sign up for dropbox here: http://db.tt/3VgxegXg

In the spirit of full disclosure, signing up via this link will net both you and I an extra 0.5 GB of space. (Signing up by going to getdropbox.com nets both of us nothing.)

The second method is with my website - I use an ftp program (there are lots of them, I use CyberDuck) to upload things to my client folder (my website dot com / clients / ClientName / project.zip), then send the link to the client via e-mail. Speed is the same, it's got the "name recognition" added bonus, but it is a little more clunky than dropbox. Cost is $10/yr for the domain and about $5/mo for the hosting service, I use GoDaddy for both.

Ike Tamigian · August 18th, 2012, 04:56 AM

Haven't used it but hear good things about Send Large Files - Secure File Transfer - FTP - Secure File Sharing | ShareFile

Chris Davis · August 18th, 2012, 08:43 AM

Just get a web hosting account from 1&1: http://www.1and1.com/linux-web-hosting

Upload your files via FTP with FileZilla (a free program) or use 1&1's web interface. Then send your user a link to the file which will looks something like this: s123456789.onlinehome.us/MyVideoFile.mp4.

Hosting accounts start at $4 per month and include 50GB of storage, or bump up to the next level for $7 per month which includes unlimited storage.

Jim Michael · August 18th, 2012, 09:28 AM

+1 on getting a host account and serving your own files. Learn SCP which seems to be a little more dependable than FTP and more secure. It comes with Mac OS and for Win you can install the cygwin library. I never have a dropped transfer when using it.

Chris Davis · August 19th, 2012, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Michael

Learn SCP which seems to be a little more dependable than FTP and more secure.

True. I still say "FTP", but you should use SCP or SFTP. 1&1 supports SFTP.

Ervin Farkas · August 22nd, 2012, 07:33 PM

With today's hosting prices I can't think of any good reasons not to have your own. Pretty much all the big ones (I've been with Godaddy for 6-7 years now) give you unlimited traffic and tons of storage. Implement the security you need and you're good to go.

I use mine all the time for video file transfers to clients.

Burk Webb · August 22nd, 2012, 08:02 PM

Thanks a bunch folks. I will have to look into the "self hosting" thing. I've already got a web site through Go Daddy so I may be closer than I think.

August 17th, 2012, 03:59 PM	#1
Burk Webb Major Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 249	Good file web hosting site I imagine this comes up a lot but did a couple searches and couldn't come up with anything specific to my quest, so... I've been using Mediafire for a while, I have the payed "pro" account, and lately I've been having issues. Trouble uploading, clients having trouble downloading. They also don't really offer a way to password protect the files. Anyway, just wondering if anyone has a service that they have had good luck with. FYI- this is for uploading/downloading files and not for web streaming stuff. Thanks a bunch for any info -

August 17th, 2012, 11:58 PM	#2
Mike Watson Trustee Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,082	Re: Good file web hosting site I have two methods: Dropbox is a free service that syncs a folder on your computer (up to 2GB in size) with the web, and you can share these files between computers and with other users. You can send a single file with a link, or share a whole folder. If the other user has dropbox installed also, it is even slicker - your files just appear on their computer. You can sign up for dropbox here: http://db.tt/3VgxegXg In the spirit of full disclosure, signing up via this link will net both you and I an extra 0.5 GB of space. (Signing up by going to getdropbox.com nets both of us nothing.) The second method is with my website - I use an ftp program (there are lots of them, I use CyberDuck) to upload things to my client folder (my website dot com / clients / ClientName / project.zip), then send the link to the client via e-mail. Speed is the same, it's got the "name recognition" added bonus, but it is a little more clunky than dropbox. Cost is $10/yr for the domain and about $5/mo for the hosting service, I use GoDaddy for both.

August 18th, 2012, 04:56 AM	#3
Ike Tamigian Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Montreal Canada Posts: 39	Re: Good file web hosting site Haven't used it but hear good things about Send Large Files - Secure File Transfer - FTP - Secure File Sharing \| ShareFile __________________ Ike

August 18th, 2012, 08:43 AM	#4
Chris Davis Trustee Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Willmar, MN Posts: 1,400	Re: Good file web hosting site Just get a web hosting account from 1&1: http://www.1and1.com/linux-web-hosting Upload your files via FTP with FileZilla (a free program) or use 1&1's web interface. Then send your user a link to the file which will looks something like this: s123456789.onlinehome.us/MyVideoFile.mp4. Hosting accounts start at $4 per month and include 50GB of storage, or bump up to the next level for $7 per month which includes unlimited storage.

August 18th, 2012, 09:28 AM	#5
Jim Michael Major Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 895	Re: Good file web hosting site +1 on getting a host account and serving your own files. Learn SCP which seems to be a little more dependable than FTP and more secure. It comes with Mac OS and for Win you can install the cygwin library. I never have a dropped transfer when using it.

August 22nd, 2012, 07:33 PM	#7
Ervin Farkas Inner Circle Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta/USA Posts: 2,515	Re: Good file web hosting site With today's hosting prices I can't think of any good reasons not to have your own. Pretty much all the big ones (I've been with Godaddy for 6-7 years now) give you unlimited traffic and tons of storage. Implement the security you need and you're good to go. I use mine all the time for video file transfers to clients. __________________ Ervin Farkas www.AtlantaLegalVideo.com

August 22nd, 2012, 08:02 PM	#8
Burk Webb Major Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 249	Re: Good file web hosting site Thanks a bunch folks. I will have to look into the "self hosting" thing. I've already got a web site through Go Daddy so I may be closer than I think.