Downloading from your Ultra.cc service

Will these download clients use my upload quota? Yes, downloading or sharing files will use the upload quota. With the exception of FTP on Port 21 & SSH on Port 22.

Downloading Files

At Ultra.cc we offer an application hosting service that allow customers to store and access files. There are several methods available to download files from your Ultra.cc service, each with their own pros and cons. This guide provides an overview of the different file download options.

FTP/SFTP

FTP and SFTP are secure file transfer protocols used to transfer files between two locations, such as your Ultra.cc service and local machine.

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See Connecting using FTP guide for details on settings and usage.

LFTP

LFTP allows for segmented downloads, which breaks files into smaller "segments", allowing you to maximize bandwidth by downloading segments in parallel.

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See Using LFTP guide for details on installation, configuration, and usage.

HTTP Access

HTTP Access provides a quick way to directly download files over HTTP from your Ultra.cc service using a web browser.

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See Downloading using HTTP Access guide for details.

WebDAV Access

WebDAV Access is an extension of the HTTP protocol and offers an efficient way of managing your files remotely.

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See Access your Ultra service with WebDAV guide for details.

Rclone

Rclone is a command line program that can sync files from your Ultra.cc service using FTP, FTPS, or SFTP. It supports incremental syncing, meaning it will only download new or changed files after the initial transfer.

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For a step-by-step guide to setting up Rclone for automated transfers from your Ultra.cc service, click here.

Syncthing

Syncthing is a free, open-source, peer-to-peer file synchronization application. It synchronizes files between two or more computers.

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Be cautious of scanning intervals, file watcher settings, and bandwidth limits to avoid resource exhaustion. See Using Syncthing guide for full configuration details.

Resilio Sync

Resilio Sync is a peer-to-peer file sync and share tool that keeps folders matched between devices.

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Resilio creates a decentralized sync network with military grade encryption, making it a versatile solution for sharing files from Ultra.cc. Refer to the Resilio setup guide for details.

Automated Sync Scripts

Scripts that can automatically sync Ultra.cc storage contents to another location on a regular schedule.

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See Remote sync tool and FTP/SFTP transfer script guides for details on requirements, installation, and usage.

Recommendations

There are several methods available for downloading files from Ultra.cc that:

Review the pros and cons of each method to decide what works best based on your needs and technical background.

Sharing Files

Ultra.cc offers a variety of methods to share files from your ultra slot with friends, family or colleagues. This guide provides an overview of several options to match different use cases and comfort levels. These applications can be installed and managed from the UCP.

FileBrowser

FileBrowser provides seamless file management through your web browser.

With FileBrowser you can:

The pros of FileBrowser are:

The only con is:

For details on setting up File Browser, refer to the documentation Here.

Nextcloud

Nextcloud expands your Ultra.cc service into a private cloud platform with a sleek web interface.

Capabilities include:

The pros of Nextcloud are:

The Cons of Nextcloud are:

Follow the Nextcloud setup guide if interested Here.

ProFTPD

ProFTPD allows you to easily create FTP user accounts to share files from your Ultra.cc service.

The main benefits of ProFTPD are:

The tradeoff with ProFTPD is:

To install and manage ProFTPD, follow this guide Here.

Recommendations

Consider aspects like:

With various options like File Browser, Nextcloud and ProFTPD available at your disposal, you have flexible sharing capabilities on Ultra.cc to suit your needs!


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Created 22 November 2023 10:37:51 by varg
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