Knowledge base & FAQ

Mega4up is a file hosting and sharing platform. You upload a file, get a link, and share it anywhere — by email, on forums, blogs or social networks. You can also earn real money every time other people download your files (see the earnings program).

No — you can upload without an account, up to 200 Mb per file. A free account raises the limit to 3000 Mb per file, gives you 183 GB of storage, a file manager with folders, download statistics and access to the earnings program.

Click Sign up, choose a username and password and enter a valid email address. We send an activation email — open the link inside it to activate your account. If it doesn't arrive within a few minutes, check your spam folder or use the resend-activation option on the login page.

Yes. Uploading, sharing and downloading are free. An optional Premium membership removes the limits of the free tier: unlimited file size and storage, no waiting times or captchas, and your files never expire.

Open the upload page, pick one or more files (or drag and drop them) and start the upload. Registered users can also use remote URL upload: paste direct links to files hosted elsewhere and we fetch them to your account — no need to download and re-upload yourself.

It depends on your account type:

• Without an account: 200 Mb per file
• Free account: 3000 Mb per file, 183 GB total storage
• Premium: 99999 Mb file size, Unlimited storage

Storage time is counted from the last download, so popular files stay forever — every download resets the timer.

• Anonymous uploads: 45 days after last download
• Free account: 150 days after last download
• Premium account: Never — files are kept as long as your membership is active

Any type — documents, archives, images, video, audio, software. The only restriction is the content itself: no pornography or sexually explicit material, no copyrighted material you don't own, and nothing illegal. See the Terms of Service for the full list.

The My Files manager in your dashboard lets you create folders, move and rename files, and pick a folder directly while uploading. Each file has its own sharing links, and you can select several files at once to copy links or delete them in bulk.

If you uploaded it while logged in, open My Files, select the file and delete it. If you uploaded anonymously, use the delete link shown right after the upload finished — keep it safe, it is the only way to remove an anonymous upload yourself. Otherwise the file simply expires on its own.

For every file you get a standard download link, plus ready-made forum code (BBCode), HTML code, an embed code for media, a short link and a delete link. Pick whichever format fits where you want to share.

Yes — you can mount your account as a network drive over WebDAV on Windows, macOS and Linux and manage files straight from your file explorer. Step-by-step instructions are on the cloud drive page.

Yes. A REST API lets you upload files, manage your account and read statistics from your own scripts and apps, using the API key from your account. Endpoints and examples are documented on the API page.

Open the link you received and press the download button. As a free user you may need to pass a quick captcha and wait a few seconds before the download starts. Premium members download instantly, with no captcha and no waiting.

They protect the service from bots and keep free downloads available for everyone. They apply to the free tier only — Premium removes both the captcha and the delay entirely.

Either the uploader deleted it, the file expired after a long period without downloads, or it was removed for violating our rules. We cannot restore expired or removed files — ask the uploader to upload it again.

No. Hotlinking (embedding the raw file URL on another site) is not allowed — always share the file's download page link. Third-party "premium link generator" (debrid) services are blocked as well; premium features are only available with a real Premium membership.

• 99999 Mb upload size and Unlimited storage
• Instant downloads — no countdown, no captcha
• Your files never expire while the membership is active
• Remote URL upload and full access to all tools

See the full comparison on the Premium page.

Open the Premium page, pick a plan — from a short one-week pass up to a full year — and choose a payment method. We accept a wide range of options including cards, e-wallets and cryptocurrency. Your account is upgraded instantly after payment; current prices are always listed on that page.

Log in, open the Premium page and enter your key in the premium key field. The premium time attached to the key is added to your account immediately.

Nothing is deleted the moment it expires — your account simply returns to the free tier, and the free tier's storage rules apply again from that point on (files expire 150 days after last download). Renew your membership to keep the no-expiry benefit.

Upload files and share the links — you get paid for every qualifying download, up to $20 per 1000 downloads. The exact rate depends on the file size and the country the download comes from; the live rate table is on the Make money page. Your balance and statistics update in real time in your dashboard.

Real downloads by real people. Not counted: downloads of your own files (same account or IP address), downloads made with an ad blocker enabled, and downloads through third-party apps or download managers. Automated or artificial downloads of any kind lead to account closure.

Share your personal referral link (you'll find it on the Referrals page after logging in). Everyone who signs up through it becomes your referral, and you automatically receive a 5% bonus on their earnings — credited to your balance, at no cost to them.

Payouts start from $1 — but the exact minimum depends on the payment method you choose, since some methods (for example wire-style transfers or certain cryptocurrencies) have higher processing costs. The up-to-date minimum for every method is listed next to it on the Make money page and in the payout form.

Once your balance reaches the minimum for your method, open Earnings & payouts in your dashboard and request a payout. Choose from many options — PayPal and other e-wallets, cryptocurrency, mobile money and regional methods — or redeem your balance for gift cards from popular brands. Completed payouts are published on the payment proof page.

Use the password recovery page — enter your email address and we'll send you a link to set a new password.

First check your spam/junk folder. If it's not there, request a new activation email from the login page, or contact us and we'll activate your account manually.

Log in and open your account settings from the dashboard. There you can change your email address, password and other preferences. Payout details are managed separately under payment information.

Send us a request through the contact form from the email address linked to your account, and we'll close it and remove your files.

Pornography and sexually explicit material, copyrighted content you don't have the rights to distribute, malware, and anything illegal. Violations lead to file removal and account bans. Full details: Terms of Service and Child safety policy.

Use the report form to flag abusive files, or follow the instructions on the DMCA page for copyright takedowns. Reports are reviewed and infringing files are removed.

There is no public search over uploaded files — a file can only be reached by someone who has its link. Share the link only with the people you want, or keep it to yourself and use Mega4up as personal off-site storage. See our Privacy policy for how we handle your data.