Overview
ShareTheFile is a privacy-focused file sharing service with temporary links and automatic expiration. Simple, fast, and secure way to share files without accounts or tracking.
Upload any file, get a temporary link, share it with anyone. Files are automatically deleted after expiration, ensuring your data doesn't linger on servers forever.
Key Features
- No Account Needed — upload and share files instantly
- Auto-Expiration — files automatically deleted after set time
- Large File Support — upload files up to 1GB
- Secure Links — unique, hard-to-guess URLs for each file
- Download Counter — track how many times your file was downloaded
- Privacy First — no tracking, no analytics, no data collection
Technical Stack
Lightweight file sharing service with focus on security and simplicity.
Frontend
- Vanilla JavaScript
- Drag & drop upload
- Progress indicators
Backend
- Node.js with Express
- Multer file handling
- Scheduled cleanup jobs
Storage
- Local file storage
- Auto-cleanup daemon
- Quota management
Security
- Random URL generation
- Rate limiting
- SSL/TLS encryption
Our Role
End-to-end development of the file sharing platform:
- Designed simple and intuitive user interface
- Built secure file upload and download system
- Implemented automatic file expiration and cleanup
- Created unique URL generation for privacy
- Set up production infrastructure with Nginx