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Dev tools · October 5, 2015

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YouTransfer – Self-hosted file sharing

YouTransfer – Self-hosted file sharing launched on October 5, 2015 with 133 votes, #223 of 4,175 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 11 years on.

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In plain words

YouTransfer is a self-hosted file sharing application designed for installation on private servers behind firewalls. It enables organizations and individuals to share files while maintaining security and control over their data. The platform prioritizes ease of use and can be quickly deployed using Docker or installed directly on a server. YouTransfer is intended for users who want file transfer capabilities without relying on external services.

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From the sources

Created to be installed behind the firewall on private servers, YouTransfer aims to empower organisations and individuals that wish to combine easy-to-use file transfer tooling with security and control. If you wish to run YouTransfer in your own environment without any modifications, the Docker image is the quickest and easiest approach. All you have to do is install docker and run: You can now connect to YouTransfer by browsing to http://[docker_host_ip]/ For more information on Docker deployment, please read the Docker installation instructions . If you wish to install YouTransfer directly from source, you will need to install NodeJS . Download the latest release zip file from GitHub or…from youtransfer.io

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