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Here is a list of sites than can be used to host mods with some information on each.  Sites are listed in descending order of possible hosted file size.
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'''Here is a list of sites than can be used to host mods and/or files, with some basic information on each.  Sites are listed alphabetically* split between dedicated gaming sites and general file hosting sites.'''
  
NB: Although these sites have been suggested by ''individual'' TWC members no guarantee is given that any of them will perform as desired! It would be advisable to test any you are proposing to use with a test upload and download of a small file before attempting large uploads or releasing link to public! As always if using any internet facility you should make sure your computer is protected with up-to-date anti-virus software etc....
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Although these sites have been suggested by ''individual'' TWC members, no guarantee is given that any of them will perform as desired! It would be advisable to test any you are proposing to use with a test upload and download of a small file before attempting large uploads or releasing your link to the public. As always if using any internet facility you should make sure your computer is protected and you are using good sense in accessing content, downloading it and entering sensitive information into forms. TWC takes no responsibility for the use of any of the websites listed below.
  
==Filefront==
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Remember there is also [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/downloads.php TWC Download], available to all members for uploading content up to 100mb in size.
  
*'''Main Page:''' [http://www.filefront.com/ http://www.filefront.com/]
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Items marked TBC need to be confirmed or rechecked, please update any information that is incomplete or out of date if you know!
*'''Registration:''' Optional for DL and UL
 
*'''File Size Limit:''' 1GB
 
*'''Download Counter:''' Yes
 
*'''File Retention Time:''' ?
 
*'''URL Upload:''' No
 
*'''Other Comments:''' Fairly user friendly, some maintenance downtime early Feb, OK more recently.
 
  
==Vietsharing==
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==Dedicated Gaming/Modding Sites==
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These sites have a long history of serving gaming/modding communities specifically.
  
*'''Main Page:''' http://www.vietsharing.us/
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===GameFront===
*'''Registration:''' Optional
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*'''Main Page:''' [https://www.gamefront.com/ https://www.gamefront.com/]
*'''File Size Limit:''' 1GB
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*'''Registration:''' Required for upload
*'''Download Counter:''' Yes (and it seems to work)
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*'''File Size Limit:''' Unlimited*
*'''File Retention Time:''' 30 days after last DL
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*'''Download Counter:''' TBC
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*'''File Retention Time:''' Not stated
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*'''URL Upload:''' Yes
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*'''Other Comments:''' No hard caps for upload size, quantity or speed "within reason"
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===Moddb===
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*'''Main Page:''' [https://www.moddb.com/ https://www.moddb.com/]
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*'''Registration:''' Required for upload
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*'''File Size Limit:''' 8192MB (TBC)
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*'''Download Counter:''' TBC
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*'''File Retention Time:''' TBC
 
*'''URL Upload:''' Yes
 
*'''URL Upload:''' Yes
*'''Other Comments:''' only 3 parallel DL slots per file
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*'''Other Comments:'''  
  
==MegaUpload==
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===Nexus Mods===
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*'''Main Page:''' [https://www.nexusmods.com/ https://www.nexusmods.com/]
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*'''Registration:''' Required for upload
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*'''File Size Limit:''' Max 5 Gb (7 Gb up to 10 Gb when requested in advance via PM to staff) (TBC)
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*'''Download Counter:''' Only when enabling ads videos.
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*'''File Retention Time:''' Files retained and in fact rather difficult to have removed unless they violate terms.
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*'''URL Upload:''' TBC
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*'''Other Comments:''' Very restrictive without making an account (including to download) and has little traction in the TW community despite popularity with Bethesda titles
  
*'''Main Page:''' [http://megaupload.com/ http://megaupload.com/]
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==General Purpose Upload Sites==
*'''Registration:''' Optional
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General purpose sites are not built to be long-term hosts for mods, although some have proven to be reliable for this over time and may be used as effective mirrors combined with other options like ModDB.
*'''File Size Limit:''' 500MB
 
*'''Download Counter:''' No
 
*'''File Retention Time:''' 21 / 90 days after last DL / never depending on membership level
 
*'''URL Upload:''' Fetch files from remote servers via FTP or HTTP - premium service only
 
*'''Other Comments:'''
 
  
==ShareBigFile==
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===MediaFire===
*'''Main Page:''' http://www.sharebigfile.com
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*'''Main Page:''' [https://www.mediafire.com/ https://www.mediafire.com/]
*'''Registration:''' Optional
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*'''Registration:''' Required for upload
*'''File Size Limit:''' 300MB / 500MB with free registration
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*'''File Size Limit:''' 10GB free, 1tb paid
*'''Download Counter:''' Yes (but doesn't clock up instantly)
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*'''Download Counter:''' TBC
*'''File Retention Time:''' deleted after 21 days without DL (31 with free registration)
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*'''File Retention Time:''' TBC
*'''URL Upload:''' http
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*'''URL Upload:''' TBC
*'''Other Comments:''' unlimited parallel downloads
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*'''Other Comments:''' generally more reliable though occasionally goes on purges of inactive accounts/files
  
==Filefactory==
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===Mega===
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*'''Main Page:''' [https://mega.io/ https://mega.io/]
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*'''Registration:''' Required for upload
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*'''File Size Limit:''' 20GB free
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*'''Download Counter:''' TBC
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*'''File Retention Time:''' TBC
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*'''Other Comments:''' Bandwidth per IP is limited and may inconvenience end users.
  
*'''Main Page:''' [http://www.filefactory.com/ http://www.filefactory.com/]
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===Google Drive===
*'''Registration:''' Optional
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*'''Main Page:''' [https://drive.google.com/drive/home https://drive.google.com/drive/home]
*'''File Size Limit:''' 300MB
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*'''Registration:''' Required for upload, uses your Google Account
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*'''File Size Limit:''' 15GB free
 
*'''Download Counter:''' No
 
*'''Download Counter:''' No
*'''File Retention Time:''' deleted after 7 days without DL / never for paid membership
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*'''File Retention Time:''' TBC
*'''URL Upload:''' No
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*'''Other Comments:''' Explicit duration of hosting is TBC but infrequently accessed files are known to have disappeared
*'''Other Comments:''' Slightly more complex to find DL link
 
 
 
==Sendspace==
 
  
*'''Main Page:''' [http://www.sendspace.com/ http://www.sendspace.com/]
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===Depositfiles===
*'''Registration:''' Optional
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*'''Main Page:''' [https://depositfiles.com/ https://depositfiles.com/]
*'''File Size Limit:''' 300MB
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*'''Registration:''' Required for upload
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*'''File Size Limit:''' 10GB free (TBC)
 
*'''Download Counter:''' No
 
*'''Download Counter:''' No
*'''File Retention Time:''' deleted 'when inactive' (not defined) / never for paid membership
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*'''File Retention Time:''' Unlimited according to their main page, previous note 90 days
*'''URL Upload:''' No
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*'''URL Upload:''' Yes
*'''Other Comments:'''  
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*'''Other Comments:''' Ads, popups and extremely limited bandwidth
  
==Uploaded.to==
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===Filefactory===
 
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*'''Main Page:''' [https://www.filefactory.com/ https://www.filefactory.com/]
*'''Main Page:''' [http://uploaded.to/ http://uploaded.to/]
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*'''Registration:''' Required for upload
*'''Registration:''' None
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*'''File Size Limit:''' 5GB
*'''File Size Limit:''' 250MB
 
*'''Download Counter:''' Yes
 
*'''File Retention Time:''' ?
 
*'''URL Upload:''' No
 
*'''Other Comments:''' User friendly, no FAQ or terms in English but seems to be working well so far.
 
 
 
==MegaShares==
 
 
 
*'''Main Page:''' http://megashares.com/
 
*'''Registration:''' Optional use of link cards.
 
*'''File Size Limit:''' 250MB (Upload limit actually 10GB, but downloaders have 'passport' system that only allows 250MB at a time)
 
 
*'''Download Counter:''' No
 
*'''Download Counter:''' No
*'''File Retention Time:''' Retained if I DL in first 7 days, then 1 per 25 days.
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*'''File Retention Time:''' deleted after 30 days without DL / never for paid membership
*'''URL Upload:''' http and ftp
 
*'''Other Comments:''' Passports for downloaders are free but effectively limit useful file size to 250MB
 
 
 
==FileMonster==
 
 
 
*'''Main Page:''' http://www.filemonster.net/
 
*'''Registration:''' Optional
 
*'''File Size Limit:''' 250MB free / 500MB premium
 
*'''Download Counter:''' Yes (doesn't clock up instantly might work later)
 
*'''File Retention Time:''' 30 days after last DL / forever for premium
 
*'''URL Upload:''' http and ftp
 
*'''Other Comments:''' 100 parallel DL's possible on free service
 
 
 
==DivShare==
 
 
 
*'''Main Page:''' http://www.divshare.com
 
*'''Registration:''' Optional
 
*'''File Size Limit:''' 200MB
 
*'''Download Counter:''' Yes (but seems to count page views)
 
*'''File Retention Time:''' Claimed 'forever'
 
 
*'''URL Upload:''' No
 
*'''URL Upload:''' No
*'''Other Comments:''' Started Dec 2006. Gives optional '''DIRECT LINK''' so you can take URL uploads from it!
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*'''Other Comments:''' Slightly more complex to find DL link
 
 
==Rapidshare==
 
  
*'''Main Page:''' [http://rapidshare.com/ http://rapidshare.com/]
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===Sendspace===
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*'''Main Page:''' [https://www.sendspace.com/ https://www.sendspace.com/]
 
*'''Registration:''' Optional
 
*'''Registration:''' Optional
*'''File Size Limit:''' 100MB
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*'''File Size Limit:''' 300MB free, up to 10gb paid
 
*'''Download Counter:''' No
 
*'''Download Counter:''' No
*'''File Retention Time:''' deleted after 45 days without DL / never for premium membership
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*'''File Retention Time:''' deleted after 30 days without DL / never for paid membership
*'''URL Upload:''' Premium service only
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*'''URL Upload:''' Premium users only
*'''Other Comments:''' Slightly harder for user to find DL link, may have some problems see: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RapidShare Wiki on Rapidshare]
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*'''Other Comments:''' Mildly useful as a shorter term backup mirror or quick transit between team members
 
 
==YourFileLink==
 
  
*'''Main Page:''' [http://www.yourfilelink.com/ http://www.yourfilelink.com/]
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==Torrents==
*'''Registration:''' None
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Torrents are a way to offer files without depending on a host site being available, however they depend on users to 'seed' the files: that is, make them available to be downloaded from their connection. It is a rare option for modders to offer but it is a viable one on top of an existing site or method, especially if the mod is popular enough to have multiple seeds or there are committed 'seeders'.
*'''File Size Limit:''' 50MB
 
*'''Download Counter:''' No
 
*'''File Retention Time:''' deleted if not downloaded after 14 days
 
*'''URL Upload:''' No
 
*'''Other Comments:'''
 
  
==HyperUpload==
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==Image Uploads==
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* [https://imgbb.com/ ImgBB] is a fairly reliable, though limited without pay option used by various TWC members.
  
*'''Main Page:''' http://hyperupload.com/
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Other options include Photobucket and Imgur, though these hosts have become more restrictive over time. Photobucket appears to no longer have a free hosting option.
*'''Registration:''' None
 
*'''File Size Limit:''' 10MB
 
*'''Download Counter:''' No
 
*'''File Retention Time:''' ?
 
*'''URL Upload:''' No
 
*'''Other Comments:'''
 
  
==External Links==
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There is also the albums feature available through TWC itself.
  
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=84818 List at TWC]
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==Other Sources of Information==
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*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=84818 Discussion thread at TWC]
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*[[Useful Modding Programs]]
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*[[Modding Portal]]
  
[[Category: Modding]]
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[[Category:Modding]]
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[[Category:Cleanup]]

Latest revision as of 12:59, 14 December 2023

Here is a list of sites than can be used to host mods and/or files, with some basic information on each. Sites are listed alphabetically* split between dedicated gaming sites and general file hosting sites.

Although these sites have been suggested by individual TWC members, no guarantee is given that any of them will perform as desired! It would be advisable to test any you are proposing to use with a test upload and download of a small file before attempting large uploads or releasing your link to the public. As always if using any internet facility you should make sure your computer is protected and you are using good sense in accessing content, downloading it and entering sensitive information into forms. TWC takes no responsibility for the use of any of the websites listed below.

Remember there is also TWC Download, available to all members for uploading content up to 100mb in size.

Items marked TBC need to be confirmed or rechecked, please update any information that is incomplete or out of date if you know!

Dedicated Gaming/Modding Sites

These sites have a long history of serving gaming/modding communities specifically.

GameFront

  • Main Page: https://www.gamefront.com/
  • Registration: Required for upload
  • File Size Limit: Unlimited*
  • Download Counter: TBC
  • File Retention Time: Not stated
  • URL Upload: Yes
  • Other Comments: No hard caps for upload size, quantity or speed "within reason"

Moddb

  • Main Page: https://www.moddb.com/
  • Registration: Required for upload
  • File Size Limit: 8192MB (TBC)
  • Download Counter: TBC
  • File Retention Time: TBC
  • URL Upload: Yes
  • Other Comments:

Nexus Mods

  • Main Page: https://www.nexusmods.com/
  • Registration: Required for upload
  • File Size Limit: Max 5 Gb (7 Gb up to 10 Gb when requested in advance via PM to staff) (TBC)
  • Download Counter: Only when enabling ads videos.
  • File Retention Time: Files retained and in fact rather difficult to have removed unless they violate terms.
  • URL Upload: TBC
  • Other Comments: Very restrictive without making an account (including to download) and has little traction in the TW community despite popularity with Bethesda titles

General Purpose Upload Sites

General purpose sites are not built to be long-term hosts for mods, although some have proven to be reliable for this over time and may be used as effective mirrors combined with other options like ModDB.

MediaFire

  • Main Page: https://www.mediafire.com/
  • Registration: Required for upload
  • File Size Limit: 10GB free, 1tb paid
  • Download Counter: TBC
  • File Retention Time: TBC
  • URL Upload: TBC
  • Other Comments: generally more reliable though occasionally goes on purges of inactive accounts/files

Mega

  • Main Page: https://mega.io/
  • Registration: Required for upload
  • File Size Limit: 20GB free
  • Download Counter: TBC
  • File Retention Time: TBC
  • Other Comments: Bandwidth per IP is limited and may inconvenience end users.

Google Drive

  • Main Page: https://drive.google.com/drive/home
  • Registration: Required for upload, uses your Google Account
  • File Size Limit: 15GB free
  • Download Counter: No
  • File Retention Time: TBC
  • Other Comments: Explicit duration of hosting is TBC but infrequently accessed files are known to have disappeared

Depositfiles

  • Main Page: https://depositfiles.com/
  • Registration: Required for upload
  • File Size Limit: 10GB free (TBC)
  • Download Counter: No
  • File Retention Time: Unlimited according to their main page, previous note 90 days
  • URL Upload: Yes
  • Other Comments: Ads, popups and extremely limited bandwidth

Filefactory

  • Main Page: https://www.filefactory.com/
  • Registration: Required for upload
  • File Size Limit: 5GB
  • Download Counter: No
  • File Retention Time: deleted after 30 days without DL / never for paid membership
  • URL Upload: No
  • Other Comments: Slightly more complex to find DL link

Sendspace

  • Main Page: https://www.sendspace.com/
  • Registration: Optional
  • File Size Limit: 300MB free, up to 10gb paid
  • Download Counter: No
  • File Retention Time: deleted after 30 days without DL / never for paid membership
  • URL Upload: Premium users only
  • Other Comments: Mildly useful as a shorter term backup mirror or quick transit between team members

Torrents

Torrents are a way to offer files without depending on a host site being available, however they depend on users to 'seed' the files: that is, make them available to be downloaded from their connection. It is a rare option for modders to offer but it is a viable one on top of an existing site or method, especially if the mod is popular enough to have multiple seeds or there are committed 'seeders'.

Image Uploads

  • ImgBB is a fairly reliable, though limited without pay option used by various TWC members.

Other options include Photobucket and Imgur, though these hosts have become more restrictive over time. Photobucket appears to no longer have a free hosting option.

There is also the albums feature available through TWC itself.

Other Sources of Information