FAQ
General
  • What is your Hostedfile.com all about?:
  • How can you offer this for free?:
  • How can I help Hostedfile.com:
    • Upload
  • How can I upload?:
  • Why was the upload failed?:
  • What's the maximum file size?:
  • How can i upload files that are bigger then 25MB?:
  • What filetypes are allowed! :
  • How long will a file be online?:
  • Are there any restrictions on the content that I may upload?:
    • View and Download
  • How can I download/Save file to my computer?:
  • May I direct link/Hotlink to the files I've uploaded:
  • "DOWNLOAD THIS FILE" link is not working.:
  • Downloads / videostreams are not working, what can i do? :
    • Delete
  • How can i delete a file i have uploaded in the past?:
  • Why has my file been deleted?:
  • How can i report a file which is in violation with the Terms of Service? :


    • General
    What is your Hostedfile.com all about?:
    - Hostedfile.com is a picture, video, file storage service where you can anonymously upload your files and easily share these files with anybody you want.
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    How can you offer this for free?:
    - We pay our bills from the advertisement income.
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    How can I help Hostedfile.com:
    You can help Hostedfile by sending visitors to our site or by checking out the advertisements on our site. You can send visitors by placing a link on your website/profile/forum to http://www.hostedfile.com or by simply telling your friends about hostedfile.com
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    Upload
    How can I upload?:
    Click on the "Home" button (see top of site) click add files, Browse or type the file name from your computer. Finally press the "Hostit" button. Now please be patient while file is being uploaded. This may take some time depending on the size of the file you're uploading & your internet connection speed. When upload is completed you will be redirected to a page where you will find more information about linking to the uploaded file or deleting the file.
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    Why was the upload failed?:
    Maybe the file was bigger then 25MB, or our server had an error. If you get a server error a lot please send us a message by clicking contact us at the top of the page and describe what kind of error message you received.
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    What's the maximum file size?:
    Maximum file size is 25MB per file
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    How can i upload files that are bigger then 25MB?:
    Please use software like WinRar or Zip to split your files to 25MB pieces and upload these files one by one to our site.
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    What filetypes are allowed! :
    All file types are allowed! We have no limitations on file types like other similar services have.
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    How long will a file be online?:
    We don't delete any files they will stay forever. They will be able to be linked at anytime on our site and we reserve the right to use anything on the site unless otherwise stated on any one of our network of company sites.
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    Are there any restrictions on the content that I may upload?:
    Yes, please read our Terms of Service (TOS) to see what content is not allowed. As long as a file is legal and not in violation with our TOS we will host it for you!
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    View and Download
    How can I download/Save file to my computer?:
    Simply click the "DOWNLOAD THIS FILE" link which you can find on each page. We advise you to use right-mouse-click > "Save target as".
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    May I direct link/Hotlink to the files I've uploaded:
    No, this way you are stealing our bandwidth. In case we notice someone is trying to direct link/hotlink the file will be deleted. Please use the Link URL which is provided to you to use.
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    "DOWNLOAD THIS FILE" link is not working.:
    Please refresh the page (Ctrl-F5) and try the download link again. (Direct download links stay active for 10 minutes after the page was being opened, so if you wait too long it won't work anymore).
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    Downloads / videostreams are not working, what can i do? :
    In case you are using an AOL or Netscape Browser, please try with Internet Explorer or Firefox. If the "download file" link is working but the video just won't play, make sure you have the latest required codecs installed. Please be aware *.flv, .wmv videos need to be downloaded completely before they will start playing.
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    Delete
    How can i delete a file i have uploaded in the past?:
    Login into your account and you can manage all your files from there.
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    Why has my file been deleted?:
    There could be several reasons. For example: Your file was in violation with our Terms of Service (TOS), you tried to direct link (hotlink) to your file, your file was using an excessive amount of bandwidth or was risking the security of our server. Please remember deleted files cannot be restored and we are in no way responsible for the loss. Hostedfile.com is allowed to delete any file without giving a reason.
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    How can i report a file which is in violation with the Terms of Service? :
    Please go to the download page of the concerning file and press the "Report Abusive File" button. Simply fill out the form and enter your reason why you think this file should be removed or is in violation with our TOS. We will review your request as soon as possible and take the appropriate action.
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