def upload(file_path, password=None, expires_days=30, max_downloads=None): url = f'https://api.filedot.to/v1/upload' headers = 'Authorization': f'Bearer API_KEY' files = 'file': open(file_path, 'rb')
(“CSTM” is short for “custom” – the term that appears in many community posts when users talk about tweaking Filedot.to to fit their workflow. This guide explains what Filedot.to is, why you might want a custom setup, and how to get the most out of it.) 1. What Is Filedot.to? | Feature | Description | |---------|-------------| | Type | Free‑to‑use cloud file‑hosting / file‑sharing platform. | | File size limit | Up to 5 GB per upload (free tier). | | Link format | https://filedot.to/xxxxxx – a short, random identifier. | | Expiry | Files are kept for 30 days (or until the download limit is reached). | | Supported content | Documents, images, videos, archives, executables, etc. | | Access | No registration required for basic uploads; optional accounts give you a dashboard, link management and longer retention. | filedot.to cstm
| Goal | What “CSTM” Gives You | |------|------------------------| | | Use your own domain (e.g., files.mycompany.com ) instead of filedot.to . | | Password protection | Add a simple password to the download page. | | Extended retention | Keep files for weeks or months rather than the default 30 days. | | Download limits | Restrict the number of downloads per link. | | API integration | Automate uploads from scripts, CI pipelines, or bots. | | Analytics | Track clicks, geographic location, or user‑agent data. | | Feature | Description | |---------|-------------| | Type
payload = 'domain': CUSTOM_DOMAIN, 'expire_in_days': expires_days, if password: payload['password'] = password if max_downloads: payload['download_limit'] = max_downloads | | Expiry | Files are kept for
import requests