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. file.rocks is the UI.
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Practical write-ups on S3, Cloudflare R2, pricing, and keeping photos and videos forever.
How to clean up likely duplicates in your own bucket
Remove exact-hash duplicates under Settings → Cleanup → Likely duplicates. Keep one copy. Permanent delete. file.rocks is the UI.
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. file.rocks is the UI.
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. file.rocks is the UI.
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. file.rocks is the UI.
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. file.rocks is the UI.
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. file.rocks is the UI.
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. file.rocks is the UI.
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. file.rocks is the UI.
How to sort files in your own bucket
Sort files in a bucket you own by Name, Size, or Modified. Toolbar sort control. file.rocks is the UI.
How to search files in your own bucket
Search files in a bucket you own. Use the Search box, then filters and Tag. file.rocks is the UI.
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. file.rocks is the UI.
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. file.rocks is the UI.
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. file.rocks is the UI.
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. file.rocks is the UI.
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. file.rocks is the UI.
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. file.rocks is the UI.
How to create a folder in your own bucket
Make a folder in a bucket you own. Open Files, click New Folder. file.rocks is the UI.
How to download a file from your own bucket
Pull a file out of a bucket you own. Open Files, choose Download. file.rocks is the UI.
How to upload files to your own bucket
Drop local files in file.rocks. They land in the bucket you connected. file.rocks is the UI.
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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How to add a custom public domain to a Cloudflare R2 bucket
Connect a custom public domain to a Cloudflare R2 bucket in three steps.
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How do I connect an Amazon S3 bucket?
Step-by-step guide to connecting an Amazon S3 bucket to file.rocks.