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HTTP Access

Sharing your files to the public is considered to be abuse according to our https://docs.ultra.cc/terms-of-service, and will be subjected to immediate termination.

HTTP Access lets you download files from your Ultra.cc service directly through a web browser. It is a simple, password-protected way to access files placed in your service’s ~/www directory.
HTTP Access is best suited for private, browser-based downloads from your own service. It is not intended for public file hosting, public file indexes, public HTTP directories, public download services, or sharing files with friends, family, or other users.

When should I use HTTP Access?

Use HTTP Access when you want a quick way to download files from your Ultra.cc service using a web browser.
HTTP Access is useful for:

Simple browser-based downloads
Accessing files from your ~/www directory
Downloading files privately using your HTTP credentials

HTTP Access is not ideal for:

Public file sharing
Long-running or automated transfers
Syncing folders between devices
Managing files like a remote network drive
Sharing files with other people

For other workflows, consider:

WebDAV — for compatible file managers, mounted network drives, or Rclone-based access.
FTP / SFTP / LFTP / Rclone — for large transfers, automated transfers, or more reliable long-running downloads.
FileBrowser or Userland ProFTPD — for more controlled file-management or sharing workflows.

Initial Setup

Set up HTTP Access

Login to your User Control Panel.
Go to the Connect tab and click on Change Password beside HTTP access.
Set your Password to anything you wish. We recommend using a unique password that you do not use in any of your existing accounts and has the following:

At least 12 characters
An uppercase letter
A lowercase letter
At least 1 number
At least 1 symbol

When you are done, click Confirm Change.
A popup saying password successfully changed should appear on the lower right corner of the page, signifying that the Password is set successfully.

To login to your slot's HTTP access page, go to the URL shown under HTTP access.
Then, a basic auth prompt appears. Login using your HTTP credentials.

Add Folders to HTTP Access

Please note: Linux is case-sensitive, and you may need to confirm the upper or lower case to use when you create the symbolic link.

Connect to your service via SSH.
To add a folder to HTTP access, execute the following command.

ln -s ~/{folder-name} ~/www/{folder-name}

For example, to link the downloads folder to your HTTP access

usbdocs@hostname:~$ ls
bin  downloads  files  media  openvpn  watch  www
usbdocs@hostname:~$ ln -s ~/downloads/ ~/www/downloads
usbdocs@hostname:~$

Once that is done, visit your HTTP access page from the UCP to see the downloads folder added to the lis

Remove Folder from HTTP Access

To remove a folder from your HTTP Access page, remove the symbolic link from ~/www.
This does not delete the original folder or its contents. It only removes the HTTP Access link.
Use the following command, replacing {folder-name} with the linked folder name:

unlink ~/www/{folder-name}

HTTP Access and upload bandwidth

Downloads through HTTP Access are outbound traffic from your Ultra.cc service and count toward your upload bandwidth quota.
If your upload quota is exhausted, your upload speed may be temporarily throttled until the next traffic reset date.
For large transfers or frequent downloads, consider using transfer tools such as FTP, SFTP, LFTP, or Rclone where appropriate.

If you require further assistance, you can open a support ticket here!

HTTP Access
When should I use HTTP Access?
Initial Setup
Set up HTTP Access
Add Folders to HTTP Access
Remove Folder from HTTP Access
HTTP Access and upload bandwidth