Features

Uploads

Any file type, apart from executables and other types blocked for safety
Drag and drop onto the dashboard, or drop files anywhere on the page
Large files upload in parts, with a progress bar
Screenshot tools: Flicker, ShareX, Flameshot and Spectacle
Upload from code with the REST API, using an API key

Option	What it does
Public link	Anyone with the link can open the file
Private	Only you can open it
Password	Viewers enter a password first
Expiry	Delete the file, or make it private, at a set time
Link previews	Images and videos show inline in Discord and other apps
Raw link	Add `/raw` to a link to get just the file, for embedding

Text and Code

Pastes with syntax highlighting
Collaborators who can edit text files, or suggest changes for you to accept
Text in images: Emberly reads text in uploaded images, so you can find screenshots by what's in them

Short Links

Turn any long link into a short one with the link shortener, and see how many times each is clicked.

Your Own Domain

Serve your uploads from a domain you own, like files.example.com. Set it up with a single DNS record, or let Emberly do it for you on Cloudflare. HTTPS is handled for you. See Custom Domains.

Analytics

Views, downloads and storage over time, your most popular files, and a CSV export.

Security

Malware checks on uploads, using VirusTotal
Zip bomb detection and blocked dangerous file types
Breached password warnings using Have I Been Pwned
Two-factor authentication with an authenticator app, plus recovery codes
Signed-in device list and sign out everywhere
Report files, links and users that break the rules

Teams and Profiles

Squads: shared storage and uploads for a team
Discovery: a public profile and squad listings
Discord bot and linked roles for your server

Run It Yourself

Emberly is free to self-host with Docker in a few minutes.

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