# Quickdrop

Quickdrop is an easy-to-use, self-hosted file sharing, pastebin, and link shortener application that lets users upload files or paste text without an account, generate expiring links, and control availability,. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Docker Hub and Unraid.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/1429/quickdrop

## Description

QuickDrop is an easy-to-use, self-hosted file sharing, pastebin, and link shortener application that lets users upload files or paste text without an account, generate expiring links, and control availability, encryption, and password protection.

## Platform availability

Available on 1 of 9 platforms: Unraid.

## Health score

70/100 (Good), based on 3 of 4 factors.
- Maintained: 98 (last commit 27 days ago)
- Popular: 53 (433 GitHub stars)
- Easy to install: 35 (1 install platform, install notes, Docker image)

## Links

- GitHub: https://github.com/RoastSlav/quickdrop
- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/roastslav/quickdrop
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/quickdrop-1d38avk059q4ys?q=Quickdrop

## Common questions

### Does the web admin panel require a restart after changing settings?

No, the admin panel applies changes without a restart.

### Can individual items be protected with passwords?

Yes, QuickDrop supports per-item password protection.

### Can share links be made to expire or have download limits?

Yes, share tokens can have expiration and download limits.

### Is there a guide for fixing common QuickDrop problems?

Yes, the Troubleshooting wiki page explains how to fix common problems.

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