Zippo Fileshare – Filesharing Platform

✨ Key Features

• 📤 Easy File Upload: Drag-and-drop interface supporting multiple files and large uploads (via chunked upload).
• 🔗 Instant Share Links: Generate secure, time-limited URLs for file access or public sharing.
• 👤 User Accounts: Registered users can manage personal uploads, history, and storage quotas.
• 🧾 Admin Dashboard: Monitor uploads, manage users, set size limits, and track total storage used.
• 💾 Cloud & Local Storage Options: Compatible with local disk, AWS S3, DigitalOcean Spaces, or Cloudflare R2.
• 📦 File Expiration: Automatic deletion of files after configurable time or download count.
• 📧 Email Notifications: Notify users when uploads are completed or links are accessed.
• 🔒 Secure Access: Token-based download URLs, password-protected links, and SSL-ready endpoints.
• 🌐 Responsive UI: Works perfectly on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.

⚙️ Technical Stack

• Framework: Laravel (PHP 8+)
• Frontend: Blade templates, Bootstrap 5 / Tailwind CSS, and JavaScript for interactivity
• Database: MySQL / MariaDB for file metadata, users, and download stats
• Storage Drivers: Local filesystem, AWS S3, DigitalOcean Spaces, Cloudflare R2, or any S3-compatible service
• Server Requirements: Apache or Nginx with HTTPS, PHP extensions (pdo_mysql, fileinfo, openssl, mbstring)

Expert Tip: Use Laravel’s storage:link command to separate public files from private storage areas and configure queues for asynchronous uploads.

🧩 Installation Guide

1. Upload all Zippo Fileshare files to your server (e.g. /public_html/zippo/).
2. Create a new MySQL database and user.
3. Rename .env.example to .env and fill in database, mail, and storage driver credentials.
4. Run composer install and php artisan key:generate.
5. Run php artisan migrate --seed to create the database structure.
6. Access the admin panel with the default credentials and configure storage options and link expiration rules.

📦 Deliverables

• ✅ Complete Laravel source code (backend + frontend)
• ✅ SQL migrations and seeders
• ✅ Admin panel with file/user management modules
• ✅ Setup guide / README documentation
• ✅ License file (GPL or marketplace terms)

📱 Supported Platforms

• Web Browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge (latest versions)
• Devices: Fully responsive – desktop, tablet, mobile
• Server OS: Linux (Ubuntu/Debian) recommended; Windows/MAMP supported for development

🧠 Notes

License: If you obtained Zippo Fileshare under GPL distribution, verify the source matches the official marketplace release for security and support assurance.

Customization Tips:

• Integrate a frontend upload progress bar and file preview component (PDF, images, audio player).
• Set user storage quotas to prevent server overload.
• Add multi-language support via Laravel’s localization features.
• Integrate Google reCAPTCHA to reduce spam uploads.
• Enable Cloudflare R2 or AWS S3 to offload file storage for scalability and speed.

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👨‍💻 Original Developer Credit

Zippo Fileshare – Filesharing Platform was originally developed and published by its author on marketplaces like CodeCanyon or Codester. Please visit the official listing for changelogs, support, and license validation.

🔒 Disclaimer

Transparency & Trust: We are not the original authors and do not offer license keys or future updates. This is for educational and informational distribution only. For production use, enable HTTPS, limit upload size, scan files for malware, and comply with your region’s data-privacy laws.