Filebob – File Sharing And Storage Platform (SAAS Ready)

🚀 Overview

Filebob is a robust self-hosted file sharing and storage platform designed to help startups, hosting providers and SaaS entrepreneurs launch their own cloud file-hosting business. It supports uploads, file previews, secure links, subscriptions, multi-tenant billing and more. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Drawing on real-world file sharing and storage needs—including drag-and-drop uploads, bandwidth monitoring, expiration links, subscription tiers—Filebob gives you full control over your infrastructure, data, brand and monetization model. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Target users: SaaS founders, cloud storage providers, web hosting companies, agencies wanting to provide branded file sharing services, and developers seeking a white-label file sharing solution.

✨ Key Features

• Multi-tenant SaaS ready: Support for subscription plans, storage quotas, billing workflows, and recurring payments. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
• Drag-and-drop uploads: Upload single or multiple files with progress tracking via a modern UI. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
• Secure sharing links: Create password-protected links, expiring links, or public shareable URLs for files/folders. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
• File management dashboard: Users view uploads, manage storage, track download stats, and control shared links. Admin monitors usage, reports, transactions. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
• Storage & bandwidth management: Admin can set quotas, pricing tiers, monitor usage and enforce limits or fair-use. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
• Payments & subscriptions: Built-in gateway integrations (like PayPal/Stripe) and billing logic for monetizing storage usage. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
• Responsive & mobile-friendly: Dashboard and user portal built to work across devices (desktop/tablet/mobile). :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
• Multilanguage & Branding support: Customize theme, colors, logos; support for multiple languages and possibly RTL (depending on version). :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
• File preview & expiration: Preview for certain file types, automatic expiration of links/files, chunk uploads for large files. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
• Analytics & reporting: Track uploads, downloads, bandwidth, transactions; admin panel gives insights for decisions. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}

⚙️ Technical Stack

• Languages: PHP (7.x/8.x) and JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5 & CSS3. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
• Framework/architecture: Likely MVC PHP script (specific framework may vary) – typical for this category. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
• Database: MySQL / MariaDB (common for PHP scripts like this). (implicit)
• Server environment: Apache or Nginx, PHP 7/8, HTTPS, required PHP extensions (Fileinfo, PDO, Mbstring etc.). :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
• Client/front-end tools: Modern JS libraries for UI interactivity, responsive design for mobile. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}

🧩 Installation Guide

1. Upload package: Unzip and upload files to your web server (ensure PHP version and DB ready). :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}
2. Create database: Make a new MySQL/MariaDB database and user; enter credentials during installation.
3. Configure environment: Edit configuration (often .env or config file) with database credentials, site URL (use HTTPS), email/SMS settings.
4. Run installer: Visit your domain to execute the installer wizard (or run migrations) to set up tables and admin account. :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}
5. Set permissions: Make sure appropriate folders (e.g., uploads, cache, logs) are writable by web server.
6. Configure billing/quotas: In admin panel define subscription plans, storage quotas, payment gateways and branding settings. :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}
7. Go live: Secure your site (SSL), test uploads/shares/payments and launch your SaaS file-sharing platform publicly.

📦 Deliverables

• Full PHP source code for Filebob – File Sharing & Storage Platform (SaaS Ready) as listed on CodeCanyon. :contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}
• Database schema/migration scripts if included.
• Admin dashboard UI, user portal UI, and upload/management features.
• Documentation/README covering installation, configuration and usage. :contentReference[oaicite:20]{index=20}

📱 Supported Platforms

• Web browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge (recent) for both admin and user portal.
• Devices: Responsive UI for desktop, tablet and mobile as designed. :contentReference[oaicite:21]{index=21}
• Server OS: Compatible with Linux (Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS), macOS or Windows Server with PHP & MySQL support.

🧠 Notes

• License: Distributed under the GPL when purchased through marketplaces like wpshop.net. :contentReference[oaicite:22]{index=22}
• Customization tips: You may override theme files, integrate external storage back-ends (S3/minIO), add new payment gateways, extend file-preview features, or build mobile apps using the API (if available).
• SEO & data implications: As a file-sharing platform you will want good upload/download speeds, correct meta on share links, branded URLs, and reliability to build trust—these help with user acquisition and retention (Experience).
• Operational advice: For high-traffic usage consider using object storage (AWS S3/Wasabi), CDN for file delivery, ensure quotas are enforced and monitor bandwidth to keep costs manageable.
• Experience insight: This script is built to replicate real file-sharing service workflows—letting you launch your own branded platform much like Dropbox/Google Drive in smaller scale—allowing for full ownership rather than relying on third-party SaaS. :contentReference[oaicite:23]{index=23}

👨‍💻 Original Developer Credit

Developed by the author listed on CodeCanyon under item “Filebob – File Sharing And Storage Platform (SAAS)” (item ID 30356232). :contentReference[oaicite:24]{index=24}
We recommend buying the official license for updates and support from the original author.

🔒 Disclaimer

This version of Filebob – File Sharing & Storage Platform (SaaS Ready) is described here under the assumption of GPL licensing for redistribution. We are not the original author or rights-holder. All trademarks, logos and assets are the property of their respective owners. For production use, ensure you refer to licensing terms, adhere to hosting/storage regulations and keep your system updated for security.