Is File Browser still maintained?

No. The filebrowser/filebrowser repository is archived and no longer receives security fixes. Its maintainers advise putting separate authentication in front of it and not exposing it directly to the public.

How much does it cost to host File Browser?

$29.60 a month at most on Varity, including 10 GB of persistent storage, billed by the running minute.

Do my account settings persist?

Files on the 10 GB volume persist. Account settings need their own persistence configuration, described in the upstream guide.

File Browser

File Browser is a simple web interface for uploading, previewing and sharing files in one directory. Its upstream project is archived and no longer receives security fixes, so this page leads with that before anything else.

File Browser hosting on Varity costs $29.60 a month at most, with a 10 GB volume included. No request, ingress or egress fees.

Archived upstream; no security fixes. Read setup before deploying.

$29.60/mo max

Deploy File Browser

$5 starter credit for apps, payment method required, 14 days

What you get

Deploying the template sets up every part below in your account, on its own HTTPS address

Services & storage

2 parts

File BrowserFile Manager2 vCPU · 4 GB RAM
10 GB volumeMounted in your appKept across restarts and redeploys

Why run File Browser on Varity

Files on a persistent volume
Uploads live on 10 GB of storage that survives restarts, included in the $29.60 monthly maximum
Downloads don't add fees
No request, ingress or egress fees, so sharing large files doesn't change the price
Clear about the risk
The maintainers advise separate authentication in front of it and no direct public exposure. Follow that before deploying.

What File Browser runs on

Monthly maximum for File Browser, by part
Included	Monthly max
File Browser appScale plan: 2 vCPU · 4 GB RAM · 25 GB temporary storage	$28
App storage10 GB persistent volume, kept across restarts	$1.60
Monthly maximum	$29.60

How app hosting is billed

Best for: Managing a persistent shared file space from a straightforward browser interface
Billing: By the running minute, never above the maximum
Traffic: No app traffic fees
Category: Storage
Built with: Go

Set up File Browser

01
In the Portal, choose File Browser from Templates and deploy it
02
Use the upstream installation guide to find the initial login, change the password, and limit each user's directory access
03
Upload a test file, then download it to check the file workflow
04
The 10 GB app volume stores files; account settings need their own persistence configuration

File Browser is archived and no longer receives security fixes. Its maintainers advise separate authentication in front of it and no direct public exposure. Review that guidance before deploying.

File Browser setup guide Deploy your own code instead

File Browser hosting questions

Is File Browser still maintained?: No. The filebrowser/filebrowser repository is archived and no longer receives security fixes. Its maintainers advise putting separate authentication in front of it and not exposing it directly to the public.
How much does it cost to host File Browser?: $29.60 a month at most on Varity, including 10 GB of persistent storage, billed by the running minute.
Do my account settings persist?: Files on the 10 GB volume persist. Account settings need their own persistence configuration, described in the upstream guide.

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