Move Box files to your own bucket
Download your Box files as a zip, or sync them with Box Drive and zip them, then import the zip in file.rocks. The files land in a bucket you own.
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Move Amazon Photos to your own bucket
Download your Amazon Photos library, zip it, and import the zip in file.rocks. The files land in a bucket you own.
How to refresh the file list in your own bucket
Added or deleted files outside file.rocks? Click Refresh listing to list your bucket again so the file list matches what is stored.
How to copy a file's link automatically when you upload it
Turn on Auto-copy link on upload and the public URL of a single uploaded file lands on your clipboard.
How to switch, edit, or remove a bucket in file.rocks
Pick the bucket you're working in, update a bucket's keys or name, and remove a connection you no longer need in file.rocks.
How to create a second workspace in file.rocks
Keep work and personal files apart, or give a client their own space, by adding a second workspace to your file.rocks account.
How to use the Media Library in your own bucket
Turn on the file.rocks Media Library to browse photos, movies, audiobooks and ebooks from your active bucket on simple shelves.
How to invite someone to your file.rocks workspace
Invite a partner, family member or coworker into your file.rocks workspace and pick exactly what they can do. No storage keys change hands.
How to connect Vultr Object Storage to file.rocks
Connect a Vultr Object Storage bucket to file.rocks. Find your hostname and S3 keys, fill in the Other S3-compatible form, and add a CORS rule so uploads go through.
How to connect IDrive e2 to file.rocks
Connect an IDrive e2 bucket to file.rocks. Enable a region, create an access key, allow uploads with a Bucket CORS rule, and fill in the Other S3-compatible form.
How to connect Contabo Object Storage to file.rocks
Connect a Contabo Object Storage bucket to file.rocks. Find your endpoint and S3 keys, fill in the Other S3-compatible form, and add a CORS rule if uploads fail.
How to connect Storj to file.rocks
Connect a Storj bucket to file.rocks. Make S3 credentials in the Storj console, fill in the Other S3-compatible form, and check your files.
How to connect Scaleway Object Storage to file.rocks
Connect a Scaleway Object Storage bucket to file.rocks. Create an API key with the right preferred Project, allow uploads with a CORS rule, and fill in the Other S3-compatible form.
How to connect Hetzner Object Storage to file.rocks
Connect a Hetzner Object Storage bucket to file.rocks. Create S3 credentials, allow uploads with a CORS rule, and fill in the Other S3-compatible form.
How to connect DigitalOcean Spaces to file.rocks
Connect a DigitalOcean Spaces bucket to file.rocks. Make an access key, allow uploads with CORS, and fill in the Other S3-compatible form.
How to connect an FTP or FTPS server to file.rocks
Connect an FTP or FTPS server to file.rocks. Fill in the FTP / FTPS form, pick FTPS or plain FTP, pass the connection test, and see what differs from S3.
How to connect a WebDAV server to file.rocks
Connect a WebDAV server like Nextcloud or a NAS to file.rocks. Fill in the WebDAV form, pass the connection test, and see what differs from S3.
How to connect a MinIO bucket to file.rocks
Connect a self-hosted MinIO bucket to file.rocks. Pick Minio, paste your endpoint, keys, bucket name and region, then check it with a test upload.
How to connect an SFTP server or home NAS to file.rocks
Connect an SFTP server or home NAS to file.rocks. Fill in the SFTP form, pass the connection test, and learn what works differently from an S3 bucket.
How to check storage usage and cost for your own bucket
See storage, file count, and an estimated monthly storage cost for each bucket on the file.rocks Usage page. No provider keys needed.
Move WhatsApp photos and videos to your own bucket
Export a WhatsApp chat with media, zip it, then import it in file.rocks so the photos and videos land under WhatsApp/ in your bucket.
Move Facebook photos and videos to your own bucket
Request Facebook's data download with photos and videos, then import the zip in file.rocks so media lands under Facebook/ in your bucket.
Move Instagram to your own bucket
Request Instagram's data download with media, then import the zip in file.rocks. Media lands under Instagram/ in your bucket. No unzip on your laptop.
How to unzip a file in your own bucket
Open a .zip in Files, check the entries, then Extract to bucket. Files land beside the archive under the zip name without .zip.
How to let others upload files to your own bucket
Make a transfer link in file.rocks so anyone can upload files into a folder in your bucket without needing an account.
How to sync files between your own buckets
Mirror files between two buckets you've connected with Push, Pull, or Two-way under Settings, then Sync. Pick a schedule and a conflict rule, then run it.
How to enable backup for your own bucket
Turn on a second copy of a bucket or folder under Settings → Cleanup → Backup. Billed at $29/TB on peak monthly vault size.
How to clean up empty folders in your own bucket
Find every empty folder and stray thumbnail under Settings → Cleanup → Orphans. Tidying, not space. Permanent delete.
How to clean up tiny files in your own bucket
Remove tiny leftover objects under Settings → Cleanup → Tiny files. Small clutter by size. Permanent delete.
How to clean up screenshots and downloads in your own bucket
Remove screenshot and download clutter under Settings → Cleanup → Screenshots & downloads. Permanent delete.
How to clean up largest files in your own bucket
Remove space hogs under Settings → Cleanup → Largest files. Biggest objects by size. Permanent delete.
How to optimize photos in your own bucket
Compress and resize photos under Settings → Cleanup → Optimize photos. Re-uploads to the same key. Overwrites.
How to view a shared file from a public link
Open a public /s/... link someone sent you. Preview when the type supports it. Unlock if passworded. Download.
How to clean up likely duplicates in your own bucket
Remove exact-hash duplicates under Settings → Cleanup → Likely duplicates. Keep one copy. Permanent delete.
How to preview a file in your own bucket
Open files in the built-in media player from Files. Click a previewable row. Next and Previous when the folder has more.
How to clean up near-duplicate photos in your own bucket
Review visually similar photos in Cleanup and keep one per group. Near-duplicate photos, not exact-hash Likely duplicates.
How to upload a folder to your own bucket
Drag a whole folder onto Files. Nested files land in the bucket you connected, with their relative paths.
How to set expiry on a public link from your own bucket
Set when an enabled public link expires. Never, 1 day, 7 days, 30 days, or a custom date.
How to password-protect a public link from your own bucket
Add or clear a password on an enabled public link. Same Share modal for files and folders.
How to copy a file link from your own bucket
Copy an already-available file link from the row menu. Public CDN or share URL.
How to turn off a public link from your own bucket
Turn off a public share link on a file or folder you own. Toggle Public link enabled off.
How to sort files in your own bucket
Sort files in a bucket you own by Name, Size, or Modified. Toolbar sort control.
How to search files in your own bucket
Search files in a bucket you own. Use the Search box, then filters and Tag.
How to tag files in your own bucket
Tag files in a bucket you own so you can find them later. Row menu Tags… or toolbar Tag.
How to delete multiple files from your own bucket
Delete several files at once from a bucket you own. Select rows, hit Delete on the toolbar.
How to move multiple files in your own bucket
Move several files at once in a bucket you own. Select rows, hit Move on the toolbar.
How to move a folder in your own bucket
Move a folder into a different folder in a bucket you own. Open Files, choose Move to folder.
How to move a file to a folder in your own bucket
Move a file into a different folder in a bucket you own. Open Files, choose Move to folder.
How to share a folder from your own bucket
Pick a folder in file.rocks, turn on a public link, and copy it. The objects stay in your bucket.
How to delete a folder from your own bucket
Delete a folder from a bucket you own. Open Files, choose Delete. The folder and every file in it leave the connected bucket.
How to delete a file from your own bucket
Delete a file from a bucket you own. Open Files, choose Delete. The object leaves the connected bucket.
How to rename a file in your own bucket
Rename a file in a bucket you own. Open Files, choose Rename.
How to create a folder in your own bucket
Make a folder in a bucket you own. Open Files, click New Folder.
How to download a file from your own bucket
Pull a file out of a bucket you own. Open Files, choose Download.
How to upload files to your own bucket
Drop local files in file.rocks. They land in the bucket you connected.
Move iCloud Photos to your own bucket
Request an iCloud Photos copy from Apple, then import the zip in file.rocks. It unpacks into your bucket.
Move iCloud Drive to your own bucket
Request an iCloud Drive copy from Apple, or zip the folder on a Mac, then import it in file.rocks. It unpacks into your bucket.
Move OneDrive to your own bucket
Download folders from onedrive.com, then import the zip in file.rocks. It unpacks into your bucket. No unzip on your laptop.
Move Dropbox to your own bucket
Download folders from dropbox.com, then import the zip in file.rocks. It unpacks into your bucket. No unzip on your laptop.
Import a file from a link or torrent
Paste a download URL or magnet in file.rocks. The file lands in your bucket. You do not park it on a laptop first.
Move Google Drive to your own bucket
Export Google Drive with Takeout, then import the zip in file.rocks. It unpacks into your bucket. No unzip on your laptop.
How to share a file from your own bucket
Pick a file in file.rocks, turn on a public link, and copy it. The object stays in your bucket.
Move Google Photos to your own bucket
Export Google Photos with Takeout, then import the zip in file.rocks. It unpacks into your bucket. No unzip on your laptop.
How to connect a Wasabi bucket to file.rocks
Create a Wasabi bucket, make an access key and secret, match the region endpoint, and paste it into file.rocks.
How to connect a Backblaze B2 bucket to file.rocks
Create a B2 bucket, mint a bucket-scoped application key (not the master key), and paste it into file.rocks.
How to connect a Cloudflare R2 bucket to file.rocks
Create an R2 bucket, make a bucket-scoped API token, and paste it into file.rocks.
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