
Cloud-Based File Storage and Sharing System
Why Choose This Project?
As remote work and digital collaboration become the norm, individuals and organizations need a secure and scalable way to store, access, and share files from anywhere.
This system allows users to upload files to the cloud, manage them in a user-friendly dashboard, and share them via secure links with access control. It reduces dependency on physical storage, ensures data availability, and promotes seamless team collaboration.
Perfect for use cases like document sharing platforms, student assignment uploads, enterprise internal file systems, and more.
What You Get
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Complete Source Code (Frontend + Backend)
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User Dashboard to Upload/View/Delete Files
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Admin Panel with File & User Management
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Secure File Sharing via Expiring URLs
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File Metadata Logging (filename, size, type, owner, upload time)
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Email Notification System (on upload/share/delete)
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Mobile-Friendly & Responsive UI
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Scalable with Cloud Object Storage (AWS S3, Firebase, etc.)
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Documentation with Setup Instructions
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Future-Ready for Versioning, Folder Support, and Quota Limits
Features That Make It Market-Ready
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Cloud File Storage Integration (AWS S3 / Firebase / Azure)
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Secure User Authentication (with hashed passwords & JWT)
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File Upload & Download with Metadata Logging
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Generate Public or Private Shareable File Links
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File Expiry and Link Revocation Support
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File Deletion from Cloud and Database
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Dashboard with Real-Time File List & Actions
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Email Alerts on Uploads or File Shares (Optional SMTP Integration)
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Fully Responsive UI using Bootstrap 5
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Easily Integratable into Any Platform (ERP, LMS, CMS, etc.)
Built With Latest Technology Stack
Layer | Technologies Used |
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Frontend | HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap 5, JavaScript |
Backend | Node.js (Express), Java (Spring Boot), or PHP (Laravel) |
Database | MongoDB (NoSQL) or MySQL (Relational) |
Cloud Storage | AWS S3 / Firebase Storage / Google Cloud / Azure Blob |
Authentication | JWT or Session-based login, bcrypt for password hashing |
File Uploads | Multer (Node.js), Multipart/FormData (Java/PHP) |
Email Notifications | SMTP (Gmail, Mailgun, Mailtrap Integration) |
Security | MIME type check, size limit, private file access |
File Management Capabilities
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Upload via drag-and-drop or form-based input
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Preview metadata (filename, size, upload date)
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Download files from cloud storage
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Create sharable links with optional expiry
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Delete files (cloud + metadata)
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View upload history per user
Cloud Deployment Ready
Component | Hosting Recommendation |
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Frontend | Netlify, Vercel, GitHub Pages |
Backend | Render, Railway, Heroku, EC2 |
Database | MongoDB Atlas / PlanetScale |
Storage | AWS S3 / Firebase / Azure |