🚀 Overview

Purpose: Enable secure file storage, sharing, and management for personal, business, or SaaS applications.

Real-world use: Enterprises, startups, and developers can create private or public cloud storage systems with advanced access controls and sharing capabilities.

Target users: Businesses, freelancers, SaaS providers, and developers seeking a GPL-ready file sharing and cloud storage solution.

✨ Key Features

• File Upload & Management: Upload, organize, and manage files and folders with drag-and-drop support.
• Secure Sharing: Share files with public links or user-specific access control.
• User Management: Create user roles, permissions, and quota management for multi-user environments.
• Cloud Storage Integration: Support for local, cloud, or hybrid storage backends.
• Web & Mobile Access: Responsive web interface and optional mobile apps for iOS & Android.
• Notifications: Email alerts for file uploads, shares, and updates.
• Version Control: Track file versions and restore previous versions as needed.
• Admin Dashboard: Centralized management of users, storage, and file activity logs.
• Search & Filters: Quickly find files with advanced search, tags, and filters.
• GPL License: Fully open-source, customizable, and redistributable under GPL terms.

⚙️ Technical Stack

• Frontend: React JS / Vue JS, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript
• Backend: PHP 7.x / 8.x (Laravel)
• Database: MySQL / MariaDB
• Server: Apache / Nginx with PHP-FPM
• APIs: REST API for file management, sharing, notifications, and mobile integration

Server Requirements: PHP extensions: mbstring, curl, json, pdo, fileinfo; SSL recommended; 2GB+ RAM for moderate usage.

🧩 Installation Guide

1. Upload backend PHP files to your server.
2. Create a MySQL database and import bedrive.sql.
3. Update .env or config.php with database credentials and storage settings.
4. Set folder permissions for /uploads, /storage, and /logs.
5. Access the admin panel to create users, manage storage, and configure file sharing options.
6. Test file upload, sharing, and user management workflows before production.

📦 Deliverables

• Full backend source code (GPL licensed)
• Responsive web interface for users and admins
• Database schema & sample data
• Installation, configuration, and usage instructions
• Optional mobile app integration files

📱 Supported Platforms

Web: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge (latest versions)

Server OS: Linux, macOS, Windows (PHP + MySQL hosting)

Mobile: Optional iOS & Android apps via Flutter or React Native integration

🧠 Notes

License: GPL – Free to modify and redistribute under license terms with proper credit.

• Ideal for personal cloud storage, team collaboration, and SaaS file-sharing platforms.
• Ensure SSL, storage configuration, and notifications are properly set.
• Maintain author credits when redistributing.

Customization Tips:

• Customize user interface, branding, and storage options.
• Add integrations for third-party storage services, authentication, or analytics.
• Enhance security with file encryption, virus scanning, and advanced access controls.

SEO & SaaS Assurance: Modular design, responsive web interface, and API-first architecture support SaaS deployment and discoverability.

👨‍💻 Original Developer Credit

This GPL release is based on the original BeDrive – File Sharing and Cloud Storage developed by its author(s) on CodeCanyon.
Proper attribution ensures transparency and respect for the original work.

View BeDrive on CodeCanyon

🔒 Disclaimer

GPL Redistribution Notice: Distributed under GNU GPL for development, educational, and open-source purposes. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the original developer. Users are responsible for secure deployment, data management, and compliance.

✅ E-E-A-T Compliance (Experience • Expertise • Authoritativeness • Trustworthiness)

Experience: Designed for real-world cloud storage, file-sharing, and SaaS applications.

Expertise: Developed using PHP backend and modern frontend frameworks for scalable, secure, and maintainable platforms.

Authoritativeness: Original developer credited to ensure authenticity and transparency.

Trustworthiness: GPL licensing ensures legal redistribution; installation guidance emphasizes security, compliance, and best practices.