File collecting program?
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If you’re on the same network, take a look at snapdrop. It’s basically cross platform AirDrop.
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I find myself often having to transfer a random files from another person's device to mine. Existing file sharing solutions aren't exactly ideal because they either require me to remember a very long URL (file shares), or requiring me to log in on others' device (cloud). I'm wondering if there's a program where anyone can upload files, but can only be viewed and downloaded from the server by authenticated users. I understand it's not wise to accept files from unauthenticated users, but it would be so damn convenient. If there isn't one, I suppose that would be my next project.
You could get around with a normal file share service (assuming you already are using one) via tinyurl or similar redirect. I don't know how much the free services track you or if they have other security implications, but I have couple of domains laying around and it would be pretty trivial to just create HTTP redirect from "class-a.up.mydomain.foo" to my nextcloud upload link.
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I'll have to see if it works in my environment, but otherwise it looks cool! Thank you.
Certainly!
I've never used this one, but it could also work for you.
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I find myself often having to transfer a random files from another person's device to mine. Existing file sharing solutions aren't exactly ideal because they either require me to remember a very long URL (file shares), or requiring me to log in on others' device (cloud). I'm wondering if there's a program where anyone can upload files, but can only be viewed and downloaded from the server by authenticated users. I understand it's not wise to accept files from unauthenticated users, but it would be so damn convenient. If there isn't one, I suppose that would be my next project.
NextCloud allows you to share a folder but for upload only.
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I find myself often having to transfer a random files from another person's device to mine. Existing file sharing solutions aren't exactly ideal because they either require me to remember a very long URL (file shares), or requiring me to log in on others' device (cloud). I'm wondering if there's a program where anyone can upload files, but can only be viewed and downloaded from the server by authenticated users. I understand it's not wise to accept files from unauthenticated users, but it would be so damn convenient. If there isn't one, I suppose that would be my next project.
wrote last edited by [email protected]Is it a requirement that the files remain private? Because if what you're after is something more akin to publishing, distribution, or otherwise making them public for anyone to download, I might have something for you.
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I’m sure there’s a decent fork. Read the code; there’s not much to it!
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I am a teaching assistant, and occasionally people ask me why their code isn't working. I take it to my device so they can continue their work whilst I figure out the issue. I want to minimise the uploading complexity, and the time it takes to upload one.
If it's code, would a private pastebin work for you?
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I am a teaching assistant, and occasionally people ask me why their code isn't working. I take it to my device so they can continue their work whilst I figure out the issue. I want to minimise the uploading complexity, and the time it takes to upload one.
Is a server a requirement? I haven't tried myself but localsend (p2p) comes to mind.
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Is a server a requirement? I haven't tried myself but localsend (p2p) comes to mind.
It would be desirable, as I don't have to be prepared whenever someone starts sending a file, but I suppose I can live without it. Thank you for the suggestion!
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You could get around with a normal file share service (assuming you already are using one) via tinyurl or similar redirect. I don't know how much the free services track you or if they have other security implications, but I have couple of domains laying around and it would be pretty trivial to just create HTTP redirect from "class-a.up.mydomain.foo" to my nextcloud upload link.
I honestly did not know Nextcloud allowed uploads without login. I definitely need to check that out.
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I find myself often having to transfer a random files from another person's device to mine. Existing file sharing solutions aren't exactly ideal because they either require me to remember a very long URL (file shares), or requiring me to log in on others' device (cloud). I'm wondering if there's a program where anyone can upload files, but can only be viewed and downloaded from the server by authenticated users. I understand it's not wise to accept files from unauthenticated users, but it would be so damn convenient. If there isn't one, I suppose that would be my next project.
wrote last edited by [email protected]I'm wondering if there's a program where anyone can upload files, but can only be viewed and downloaded from the server by authenticated users.
Email does that. Anyone can send it to your mailbox, only you can download it.
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I'm wondering if there's a program where anyone can upload files, but can only be viewed and downloaded from the server by authenticated users.
Email does that. Anyone can send it to your mailbox, only you can download it.
wrote last edited by [email protected]Actually, that's what I've done. It gets a bit tedious when the file size gets a bit big.
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Actually, that's what I've done. It gets a bit tedious when the file size gets a bit big.
You may be surprised but a private (self-hosted) torrent tracker is how I did this when I had crappy internet and had to send over a bunch of pictures and video to family.
You can encrypt the data before sending, although it still should be fairly safe, speeds don't matter much, there's no storage to pay for or risk leaking.
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I find myself often having to transfer a random files from another person's device to mine. Existing file sharing solutions aren't exactly ideal because they either require me to remember a very long URL (file shares), or requiring me to log in on others' device (cloud). I'm wondering if there's a program where anyone can upload files, but can only be viewed and downloaded from the server by authenticated users. I understand it's not wise to accept files from unauthenticated users, but it would be so damn convenient. If there isn't one, I suppose that would be my next project.
I really like using Gokapi for this, like your own file paste bin to throw between PCs or send to people. Upload via link is development as well. https://github.com/Forceu/Gokapi
