4shared Ideal for Anyone, $ 0.00/mo. on Linux Shared
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| 🔌 Hosted domains : | unlimited |
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| 🆓 free domains : | 0 |
| 📌 Dedicated IPs : | 0 |
| 💳 Payment Methods : | Credit / Debit / Prepaid Cards |
| 🔨 Control Panel : | [In-house] |
| 🔧 Category : | File Sharing |
| ✍️ Support Options : | EmailAvailable 24/7 |
| 🌏 Server Locations : | United States |
| ⚑ Targeting : | US VG |
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📜 Plan description
What the free plan lets you do
Your account stays active as long as you pop in at least once every 180 days. Each upload can be up to 2 GB per file, and if you want cleaner links for shared folders, you can map up to 100 sub-domains (e.g.,
Everything happens in a straightforward web interface: drag files in (modern browsers), multi-select to copy/move/rename/delete, and undo mistakes by restoring from Trash. Power users can mount storage via WebDAV to treat it like a regular folder, and advanced configs are possible with .htaccess.
Sharing is flexible. Create direct download links, publish a folder link, or lock a shared folder behind a password. Need to bundle content? Peek inside archives with Zip Preview or zip files online without extra software. A built-in search helps you find things fast.
Photos appear as thumbnails or albums; music plays in the browser; videos stream; text files open in a quick preview. Every file auto-generates a QR code, so sharing from a phone is instant.
Pick a custom background or upload your own. Hook up social accounts so new shares can auto-post. Add descriptions to files and let visitors leave comments.
It runs in all major browsers on Windows, macOS, and Linux. For heavy lifting there’s 4shared Desktop (bulk uploads on Win/Linux/Mac). Mobile options include the general Android app (plus a separate Music app) and 4shared Photo for iPhone/iPad; legacy Symbian/BlackBerry apps exist as well.
Sign-ins are protected with SSL, uploads are virus-scanned automatically, and there’s 24/7 support through their help channels. Platform updates roll out at no charge.
Your account stays active as long as you pop in at least once every 180 days. Each upload can be up to 2 GB per file, and if you want cleaner links for shared folders, you can map up to 100 sub-domains (e.g.,
Photos.4shared.com). There’s no monthly "premium" bandwidth bucket on the free tier—downloads work under standard free-user rules.Managing and sharing files
Everything happens in a straightforward web interface: drag files in (modern browsers), multi-select to copy/move/rename/delete, and undo mistakes by restoring from Trash. Power users can mount storage via WebDAV to treat it like a regular folder, and advanced configs are possible with .htaccess.
Sharing is flexible. Create direct download links, publish a folder link, or lock a shared folder behind a password. Need to bundle content? Peek inside archives with Zip Preview or zip files online without extra software. A built-in search helps you find things fast.
Media, previews, and quick shares
Photos appear as thumbnails or albums; music plays in the browser; videos stream; text files open in a quick preview. Every file auto-generates a QR code, so sharing from a phone is instant.
Make it yours (and keep followers in the loop)
Pick a custom background or upload your own. Hook up social accounts so new shares can auto-post. Add descriptions to files and let visitors leave comments.
Apps and compatibility
It runs in all major browsers on Windows, macOS, and Linux. For heavy lifting there’s 4shared Desktop (bulk uploads on Win/Linux/Mac). Mobile options include the general Android app (plus a separate Music app) and 4shared Photo for iPhone/iPad; legacy Symbian/BlackBerry apps exist as well.
Safety and support
Sign-ins are protected with SSL, uploads are virus-scanned automatically, and there’s 24/7 support through their help channels. Platform updates roll out at no charge.
📄 Editorial Review
4shared Review — File Sharing First, "Free Hosting" Extras, Solid Tools for the Price
Founded in 2005, 4shared is better known as a cloud storage and file-sharing platform than a traditional web host, yet they bundle a lightweight "free hosting" experience into the service. The company lists headquarters in the British Virgin Islands and development roots in Kyiv, and they have operated continuously for well over a decade. The pitch is straightforward: generous collaboration features, multiple access methods, and upgradeable plans that remove ads and add power-user options.
Platform Overview
4shared’s core is an online drive with familiar management tools—folder hierarchies, file moves/copies, restore options, and built-in ZIP creation for on-account archiving. Sharing is flexible: individual files or entire folders can be made public, access can be limited via password, and links can be shortened for cleaner distribution. A social layer lets users preview media, leave comments, and collaborate on text files without a download.
Free vs. Premium
- Free plan: intended for exploration and light use. Typical limits include 15 GB of storage, per-file uploads up to 2 GB, daily download caps, and a waiting period before downloads begin. Free accounts are also subject to inactivity rules—if a user doesn’t log in for 180 days, stored files are deleted. Free users can mount their drive via WebDAV but do not receive FTP/SFTP access or direct-download links.
- Premium plan: removes ads and enables FTP/SFTP (and FTPS) for faster, scriptable transfers. Users gain direct download links, account/file statistics, and backup protections for extra safety. Premium subscriptions have historically offered around 100 GB storage with matching monthly transfer, and allow download managers, simultaneous transfers, and pause/resume.
Access Methods & Apps
Access is intentionally broad: a clean web interface, FTP/SFTP/FTPS (Premium), and WebDAV (both tiers). Desktop software helps with folder-level uploads, while mobile apps—signed by "New IT Solutions"—cover on-the-go browsing, uploads, and media playback.
Security & Privacy
Security is pragmatic rather than maximalist. Transfers can be protected via SFTP/FTPS, files and folders can be password-locked, and server-side scanning is enforced against malware and prohibited content. There is no end-to-end encryption, so 4shared—not just the account holder—can technically access stored data if required by policy or law. Abuse, copyright, and virus policies are strict; infringing or malicious files are deactivated and accounts can be banned.
Collaboration & Sharing Features
Media previews for images, audio, and video work in-browser, which makes quick reviews painless. Direct links simplify distribution, and bandwidth-friendly resuming helps larger downloads. Folder sharing can be public, limited to specific users, or kept private. A distinctive perk is sub-domain mapping (e.g., foldername.4shared.com) for easier public access; optional passwords can gate those spaces.
Pricing & Guarantees
Premium is sold by term, with longer commitments reducing the monthly rate. A 30-day money-back guarantee applies to services, which lowers risk for first-time buyers. Free remains genuinely free, with the caveats on capacity, speed, ads, and inactivity.
Support & Resources
Support covers email and phone, plus social channels and a sizable FAQ/tutorial library. Live chat isn’t advertised. For most tasks—migrations via FTP/SFTP, WebDAV mapping, or app setup—the knowledge base is adequate and avoids ticket back-and-forth.
Reliability & Limits
4shared cites very high usage volumes and long operational history, but there’s no published uptime SLA typical of business-grade web hosts. The service is engineered for consumer-friendly sharing first; while it can host files and public folders, it isn’t a like-for-like substitute for managed web hosting with database/runtime stacks.
Notable Policies
- Inactivity cleanup: free accounts that go unused for 180 days are purged.
- Content restrictions: adult material and illegal copies are banned; copyright complaints trigger file takedowns.
- Verification: email verification is required before full functionality is unlocked.
👪 Most Recent Customer Reviews
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-anonymous- (-no email-)
😁 I registered for an account and was able to download the book that I was looking for. Overall, this site appears to be safe, although I would use your junk email.
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galact111t (-no email-)
😞 Intrusive arrogance
Recenty had a new folder "Camera-L710" appear in my account. It was not created by e, was not wanted, but it could NOT be deleted. Multiple attempts failed. Finally I renamed it, and it was gone. NOT ! Next log on, it reappeared.
So, someone is able to enter my account, create new folders, and lock them so that the user cannot remove them.
I have sent a note to Tech support. Waiting to see if there is an answer. Meanwhile, I must conclude that either my account has been hacked or some 4Shared honcho has decided to intrude into private accounts and create folders. Either way it speaks very poorly of their care for customer privacy and security.
Recenty had a new folder "Camera-L710" appear in my account. It was not created by e, was not wanted, but it could NOT be deleted. Multiple attempts failed. Finally I renamed it, and it was gone. NOT ! Next log on, it reappeared.
So, someone is able to enter my account, create new folders, and lock them so that the user cannot remove them.
I have sent a note to Tech support. Waiting to see if there is an answer. Meanwhile, I must conclude that either my account has been hacked or some 4Shared honcho has decided to intrude into private accounts and create folders. Either way it speaks very poorly of their care for customer privacy and security.
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jihn (jihn1222@h...)
😠 4shared scam
4 shared private files are even not private.My files were public and I didn't knew until all my personal work was distributed so I DONT recommend this site at all.If you want headache use 4shared.com.
THey are not safe.
I remember I had click on files only for me checkbox but still they distributed it to eveyone.
4 shared private files are even not private.My files were public and I didn't knew until all my personal work was distributed so I DONT recommend this site at all.If you want headache use 4shared.com.
THey are not safe.
I remember I had click on files only for me checkbox but still they distributed it to eveyone.