FAQ

Is FileGoat free?

Yes, completely free. No account, no subscription, no hidden costs.

Do I need to register or log in?

No. There is no registration and no login. Just upload and share.

How do I upload files?

Three ways:

• Click the upload area on the homepage and select files
• Drag and drop files into the upload area
• Paste with Ctrl + V, useful for screenshots taken directly from your clipboard

On mobile, tap the upload area to open the file picker.

Can I upload multiple files at once?

Yes. All files are grouped into a single bucket and you get one link to share. Recipients can preview or download each file individually, or download everything as a ZIP.

What file types are supported?

Almost everything images, videos, audio, documents, archives, and more, up to 5 GB per upload. Application binaries (.exe, .dmg, etc.) are not accepted due to abuse concerns.

What can be previewed in the browser?

FileGoat renders these file types directly without downloading:

• Images (shown inline)
• Videos (browser player)
• Audio (browser player)
• PDFs (embedded viewer)
• Text files (JSON, YAML, Markdown, CSV, logs, diffs) with syntax highlighting

How long are files kept?

You choose when uploading: 1 day, 7 days, 30 days, or 90 days. Files are permanently deleted when the expiry passes, there is no recovery.

What is “Extend on view”?

An optional feature you can enable when uploading. Every time someone opens the bucket link, the expiry is extended by 7 days from that moment. Files that people keep visiting stay alive automatically without any action from you.

Can deleted files be recovered?

No. Deletion is permanent. If you need the file again, upload it again.

How many people can access the link?

Anyone with the link can view and download the files, no limit on viewers or downloads.

Is my data private?

FileGoat stores no personal data. There are no accounts, no tracking, and no cookies beyond what the browser requires. Files are stored on object storage in Germany and deleted automatically when they expire.

Where are the servers located?

Germany 🇩🇪

How do I report abusive content?

Send an email to the address listed in the imprint.