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What am I allowed to upload and share using depot?

You can upload any file up to 1 GB in size, as long as it is not an executable file, does not violate our Terms of Service, and passes a virus scan (performed automatically when you upload your file).

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How long do files uploaded to depot remain available?

This depends on the size of the file. Files are retained for between 31 days and 2 years, based on the size of the file. A 1 GB file (the maximum size) will be retained for only 31 days, while a very ...

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How do I restrict who is allowed to access files I upload?

Uploaded files are given long, randomized filenames in the generated download link that is passed back to you. Anyone with the link will be able to download the file, so be careful who you share the l...

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Can 4d2.org view the files that I've uploaded?

Yes. Uploaded files are not encrypted. If we find that you've uploaded content that violates our Terms of Service, your IP will be banned from using Depot.

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Can I hotlink uploaded images, or embed depot download links in my scripts?

While technically possible, these are very bad ideas because all files uploaded to depot are retained for a limited period of time, and at some point your links will suddenly stop working properly. De...

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My ISP says depot is a malware site / my work firewall blocks depot.

This is an unfortunate consequence of running a service that allows unrestricted uploads. Apps like depot are commonly marked as malware sites in corporate filter lists, which are commonly used by cor...

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