# Pingvin Share

Pingvin Share is a self-hosted file sharing platform and WeTransfer alternative. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Umbrel, Docker Hub, ZimaOS and Unraid.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/705/pingvin-share

## Description

Pingvin Share is a self-hosted file sharing platform and WeTransfer alternative. It lets you create file shares accessible via link with no file size limit, set expirations, limit visitors, add password protection, and notify recipients by email. Supports light and dark mode.

## Platform availability

Available on 3 of 9 platforms: Unraid, Umbrel, ZimaOS.

## Health score

31/100 (Low), based on 3 of 4 factors.
- Maintained: 0 (GitHub repository no longer exists)
- Easy to install: 55 (3 install platforms, install notes, Docker image)
- Light to run: 80 (1 GB minimum RAM, runs on ARM)

## Links

- Umbrel: https://apps.umbrel.com/app/pingvin-share
- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/stonith404/pingvin-share
- ZimaOS: https://github.com/IceWhaleTech/CasaOS-AppStore/tree/main/Apps/Pingvin-Share
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/pingvin-share-0wc2vwv0lq6w0z?q=pingvin-share
- GitHub: https://github.com/stonith404/pingvin-share

## Common questions

### What command starts Pingvin Share with Docker Compose?

Run docker compose up -d from the app's folder after Docker and Docker Compose are installed. This starts the backend and frontend together in the background.

### Was a Pingvin Share fork run behind Caddy with automatic HTTPS?

A user reported running Pingvin Share X, a fork of Pingvin Share, behind Caddy with automatic HTTPS.

### Did a user describe building a private file drop with it?

A user described building their own private file drop with Pingvin Share X.

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