What is Uploading.com?

Uploading.com is a leading service provider for secure file storage, transfer and sharing. Our service is based on a powerful network of modern reliable servers with almost unlimited disk space and high bandwidth. This allows us to ensure that all your files, as well as private information, are completely safe and secure. We also provide you with convenient and fast tools for file management. Our professional devoted team is constantly working on service improvements in addition to providing technical support service to all our partners. Our aim is to build the most reliable and profitable file-hosting network on the market for you. 

 

 

 

How can I use Uploading.com?

Uploading.com can be used for different purposes:

• As a secure remote storage capacity for important data backups. One that is available online from any country in the world
• As a tool to send files to one or several recipients that requires much less traffic resources and provides more reliability and security than regular e-mail attachments
• As a way to quickly and safely share files with your friends and colleagues
• As a way to earn money. Uploading.com encourages distributors of popular and in-demand files (who don't infringe copyrights and other laws) to use our service and earn with us.

 

 

 have found an Uploading.com file download link on the web. How can I download the file from your service?

To download the file simply open the link in your browser. You can either download the file for free or obtain a premium account. In case of free downloading, it will be required that you wait from 30 to 90 seconds until the download begins. To decrease the waiting time we advise you to register, it is absolutely free and takes only a few seconds.
With a premium account the download process begins immediately, and with the highest speed available (the same is true for all the files you'll download in the future from Uploading.com). In addition, premium account grants you some more advantages. 

Do I need to register at Uploading.com?

We advise you to register at Uploading.com because even a free account grants you the following advantages:

• Total control over all your files as well as access to file download statistics. With a free account you will never lose your files and download links for them
• Ability to upload files up to 1 Gb each to your account (instead of 500 MB for unregistered users)
• Lifetime of the files is 2 months following the latest download (instead of 1 month for unregistered customers)
• Moreover, your wait time before a file download from the service is considerably less.

Please note that we guarantee safety and confidentiality for all your account data and personal information. 

 

 

 

What is the advantage of a premium account on Uploading.com?

It is much easier to download large data volume with a premium account. For those who frequently download files from our service, this premium account is a must-have, for it provides the highest download priority and bandwidth, thus saving you lots of time. Only with a premium account it is possible to use your favorite file manager for multithreaded downloads and flexible process management. What is also important, only premium owners can upload files to their accounts from other 4 popular file hosting services and via FTP. Also, premium users don't see advertisements on the site at all. 

How can I obtain a premium account? How do I purchase it?

It is possible to obtain a premium account via the Premium Membership section on our website. Please note that it is more profitable to get an account for a longer period. The longer the membership period, the more you'll save. To make the payment please select the preferable payment method for the plan chosen. Then fill in several fields to create an account in our system. As soon as the payment is processed, your account will be automatically activated, and you will receive an e-mail notification about the account registration and activation.

 

 

 

What does the download speed on Uploading.com depend on?

For unregistered users the download speeds may be influenced by the server total load, e.g. the process may slow down when the file is being downloaded by thousands of users simultaneously. Also it depends on the speed of your internet connection to our server network. A way to increase the speed is acquiring a premium account, for it absolutely guarantees you download priority. Furthermore, premium account owners are able to take advantage of the multithreaded downloads that can be attained by using download managers. 

 

 

 

Can I use any file manager to work with Uploading.com?

Yes, premium account owners are able to use their favorite file manager programs to execute and fully control multithreaded downloads from Uploading.com. We do recommend FlashGet and JDownloader programs. Please note that most file managers require a free FlashGot extension to be enabled within a browser. Also when setting up a manager program, you don't need to type in your Uploading.com login and password, they would be automatically retrieved from your account by the program. 

 

 

 

What files can I upload to Uploading.com?

You're able to upload any files that do not break the law and copyright. These could be your personal files or the ones you use at work. There is no limitation on file format. It is possible to upload split files as well as archives consisting of multiple volumes. 

What is the maximum file size I can upload to Uploading.com?

The maximum file size depends on your account status:

• Premium account owners can upload files up to 2048 MB each
• Free account owners can upload files up to 1024 MB each
• Unregistered users can upload files up to 500 MB each.

 

For how long are my files stored on Uploading.com?

Hosting period of your files depends on their popularity as well as your account type:

• There is no time limit for files stored in a premium account
• Files in a free account are stored for 2 months following the latest download
• Files of unregistered customers are stored for 1 month following the latest download.

Please note that the file-hosting time for free account owners and unregistered users on Uploading.com is much longer than the one offered by other file hosting companies. 

How can I upload files to Uploading.com? Are there different methods available?

Yes, at the moment we offer the following file upload methods:

• Simple upload from your local computer. Upload form can be found on our site homepage , upload process starts immediately
• Remote upload from other sites via direct URL link. Such uploads are put in a queue and usually start in several seconds. In the section you're also able to track upload status for each URL
• Remote upload from the following file hosting services: RapidShare.com, MegaUpload.com, HotFile.com and DepositFiles.com. Please note that premium accounts for the services are required. Such uploads are also put in a queue and start accordingly.
• Upload via FTP

Please note that simple remote upload is available for registered customers only while remote upload from other file hosting services and via FTP - for premium account owners only. 

Are my files available to the public on Uploading.com?

No, we guarantee total confidentiality and safety of your files and private information. Only you can share file download links with your friends, colleagues and distribute them online. We do not provide an open catalog for file searches, thus your files are available only for those who know the download URL links. 

Is it possible to delete my files? Who is able to do that?

If you do not distribute your files and store them only for private purposes, then only you can remove them. Once a file is uploaded to your account, you're able to see links to download the file and delete it. Only registered users can manage their files in the section File Manager. This is why we strongly advise you to register before uploading any files, for free registration grants you more advantages.
If you distribute the files please remember that you have to follow the law rules including copyright. We immediately block and remove the files that we receive complaints for from trademark holders or law-enforcement agencies. 

How much disk space do you provide per the service user?

By default, there is no limitation for available disk space for users and partners of Uploading.com. However we keep the right to set up limitations for the partners whose files take much disk space and are not popular at the same time (are not downloaded often). In this case we may enable the following limitations for maximum available disk space per user: up to 500 Gb for premium account owners and from 100 to 250 Gb for free account owners. 

 

 

How can I use Desktop Uploader utility?
Desktop Uploader utility is available for all Uploading.com registered users regardless of the account status and type. You can download the software on Desktop Uploader area and find the brief user's manual there as well. Please note that at the moment the software is compatible with Windows OS only.

 

 

How is it possible to earn from Uploading.com?

Our partners have the following revenue sources:

• Distribution of files on the internet. You upload popular and in-demand files to Uploading.com, intensively distribute file download links (e.g. post the links on forums, blogs, on-line directories and catalogs) and receive money for each download of your files. The rate for 1,000 downloads depends on file size as well as your partner account status.
• Webmaster referral program. You refer new partners to us and receive 10 % commission from their total revenue.
• Selling PIN-codes. As an alternative to attaining money you can generate PIN-codes for premium account activation. Then you can resell these PIN-codes and make a profit out of the price difference.

 

How much is it possible to earn with Uploading.com?

The revenue amount depends on you and you alone. Most of our partners earn from tens to hundreds of dollars per week. The most effective ones receive several thousands per month. As a rule, newbies need approximately a month to reach the average revenue level. The way to earn is by achieving high amount of downloads. 

 

 

 

How do I get paid for my file downloads?

You receive a commission for every complete download of your files, including non-unique downloads. This is a great advantage of our service. Rates depend on the size of your files as well as your account status. An average rate for 1000 downloads is 10 USD, and it can be elevated up to 20 USD. We pay for downloads from 36 countries equally, a full rate table and country list can be found on our site, in the For partners section. 

Do I get paid for premium account sales?

At the moment we pay our partners for their file downloads only. At the same time payout totals for some active partners often exceed the premium account sales we receive from them. Still, premium account sales are important for partners since correlation of sales volume with download amount influences account status. 

What do partner account statuses Light, Base, Power and Ultra mean?

Account status reveals a partner's productivity that is determined by the correlation of paid file downloads and premium account sales by the partner's file users. By default each new partner gains Base status. Then every week our system evaluates the effectiveness of each partner and updates the status if required. 

 

 

 

How can I get a payout? Where should I provide my payment details?

Payment details should be provided in your partner account section Payments during the first payout request. Please select a preferable payment method from the list and specify your PayPal e-mail address in order to receive a payout (the field Comment is an optional one). At the moment we can make payments via several systems: PayPal, AlertPay, ePassporte, Epese and Webmoney. Please note that the minimum amount for a request is 30 USD. There is no commission applied while making the transaction via any payment system. That means you receive the total requested amount to your account. 

 

 

 

How long does it take to get a payout?

It takes no more than 7 days since the payout request, and usually all payments are processed within 2 days. You can track a payout request in your account: 'Approved' status means that your request was approved and the payment will be executed in the near future. Status 'Declined' implies some unclear questions about your files or ways of their distribution. Anyway we will contact you with the questions to be clarified. 

 

 

 

How does an affiliate program work?

Affiliate program implies that you refer new partners to us and receive 10% commission from their total revenue. To recommend our service to your friends and colleagues you only need to share a link containing your personal partner ID code with them. They will need to register at Uploading.com via this link. The link is available in your personal account in the section Referrals. Also, within this section you are able to track statistics about partners that you have referred in addition to the commissions you receive from them.