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file storage

A file hosting service or online file storage service is an Internet hosting service specifically designed to host static content, typically large files that are not web pages. Typically they allow web and FTP access. They can be optimized for serving many users (as is implied by the term "hosting") or be optimized for single-user storage (as is implied by the term "storage"). Related services are virtual storage and remote backup.

Uses

Software file hosting

Shareware authors often use file hosting services to serve their software. Boxnet - Free Online File Storage Add your free file host to this list. The inherent problem with free downloads is the huge bandwidth cost. These hosts also offer additional services to the authors like statistics or other marketing features.

Personal file storage

This service is aimed at the private individual, in this case the service offers a sort of Network Storage solution. Users can upload their files and share them publicly or keep them password-protected.