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Items marked TBC need to be confirmed or rechecked, please update any information that is incomplete or out of date if you know!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