uCloud – File Hosting Script – Securely Manage, Preview & Share Your Files

✨ Key Features

• Large-file uploads with chunk support: Multi-file uploader, drag & drop, supports large sizes (>5 GB) and chunking for reliability. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
• Full file manager UI: Thumbnail + list views, image/pdf/video/audio previews, search/filter by upload date/folder. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
• Secure download system: Files renamed on upload, stored outside public web path, downloads via expiring hash links, optional xSendFile/xAccelRedirect support. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
• Share & embed: Share files/folders via unique URL, email links, social media, embed code for forums/websites. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
• Multiple storage/adapters: Support for Amazon S3, FTP/SFTP, Rackspace, Backblaze, Wasabi, and multiple file-server configurations. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
• Advanced statistics & reporting: Track downloads, referrers, countries, OS/browsers, user activity. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
• User & role management: Create accounts, assign quotas, control upload/download privileges, set expiry for inactive files. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
• Folder & file protections: Set folder passwords, private vs public access, IP blacklisting, two-factor authentication support (in recent builds) etc. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
• Customisable UI & themes: Supports different templates, multiple languages, and admin-side branding. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}

⚙️ Technical Stack

Platform: PHP (MVC framework built by the author) :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}

Database: MySQL / MariaDB :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}

Frontend/UI: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/AJAX, Bootstrap (or similar) for responsive UI. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}

Server Requirements:

• PHP 7.2+ (recent builds support PHP 8.x) :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}
• MySQL version 5.x or MariaDB equivalent :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}
• Web server: Apache (with mod_rewrite) or Nginx (xAccelRedirect support) :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}
• Optional extensions: GD/ImageMagick for thumbnails, PDO, JSON, etc. :contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}

🧩 Installation Guide

1. Download the package from the marketplace (e.g., CodeCanyon item ID 14341108). :contentReference[oaicite:20]{index=20}
2. Upload the extracted files to your web hosting (either root or sub-folder/sub-domain).
3. Create a MySQL database and user; note credentials.
4. In your browser navigate to the installation wizard (usually /install) and input database credentials and site-info.
5. Configure storage-server settings (local, S3, FTP etc) via admin panel after install.
6. Login to the Admin area, set branding, user quotas, folder permissions, and test uploading/downloading/sharing flows.
7. Secure your installation: enable HTTPS, ensure file-storage outside public folder, set file permissions properly, disable install directory. Test user side flows. Then go live.

Tip: Use a local staging environment for initial setup, ensure server can handle large uploads and chunking, and schedule regular backups of both files and database.

📦 Deliverables

• ✅ Full source code (PHP files, frontend assets) of uCloud. :contentReference[oaicite:21]{index=21}
• ✅ SQL database schema and initial dump (provided in install package) :contentReference[oaicite:22]{index=22}
• ✅ Admin panel and user dashboard UI files. :contentReference[oaicite:23]{index=23}
• ✅ Documentation / ReadMe / installation instructions. :contentReference[oaicite:24]{index=24}

📱 Supported Platforms

• Web browser (User/Client side): Desktop and mobile browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) – responsive UI available.
• Admin/Backend: Desktop browsers for admin panel usage.
• Hosting Server: Linux or Windows server with PHP & MySQL support; Nginx recommended for large-file/chunk handling.

🧠 Notes

• License: The product is sold on CodeCanyon under a commercial licence. Some sellers offer “GPL versions” for unlimited domains but you must verify your copy’s licence. :contentReference[oaicite:25]{index=25}
• Customization: You can adapt UI branding, add integrations (e.g., CDN, webhook, analytics), or connect to mobile app for a full cloud-drive experience.
• Security & Compliance: Since file hosting involves user uploads/downloads, ensure you enforce file-type restrictions, scanning (for malware/viruses), limit quotas, enable SSL, and keep software updated.
• Performance: For high traffic you may want multi-server storage (S3/Backblaze), enable xSendFile/xAccelRedirect, and enable caching of thumbnails and metadata. :contentReference[oaicite:26]{index=26}
• SEO Assurance: While this is a backend-oriented script, ensure your public pages (upload landing, pricing pages, share links) are SEO-optimized with descriptive titles, meta tags and schema where appropriate to support discoverability.

👨‍💻 Original Developer Credit

The script was developed by MFScripts (author: Adam Wilson) and listed on CodeCanyon as item “uCloud – File Hosting Script – Securely Manage, Preview & Share Your Files”. :contentReference[oaicite:28]{index=28}
Purchasing the official version ensures you receive updates, support and validation.

🔒 Disclaimer

This description is provided for informational, educational and resource-distribution site use. If you plan to resell, modify or deploy this script commercially, ensure you hold a valid licence that permits such usage.

• Do not claim the original author’s copyright or code as your own.
• Do not remove or alter developer credits or licensing files unless permitted by your licence.
• For live public file-sharing services, consider legal/regulatory issues such as user-data protection, DMCA takedown policies, and backup/retention strategies.

Trustworthiness note: While uCloud offers a strong foundation for a file-hosting platform, success depends on correct server configuration, strong security practices, reliable storage architecture, and consistent maintenance. Use this script as a foundation and build responsibly.