Hello,

What would be the best solution to easily share files from Unraid over the internet in read only mode?
I am looking for something simple, something that would allow to generate a link to a file and send that link to someone ready to access, without the need to install anything on the receiver part.
Any suggestions please?

There are numerous dockers in the community apps section that can do this. I myself use 'filebrowser'.

But you need to put it (whatever docker u use) behind a reverse proxy. You don't just want to open ports to your server.

Nextcloud is what I use

On 8/19/2023 at 1:24 PM, Michael_P said:

Nextcloud is what I use

For simple file sharing it works nicely, also you can map a drive to Nextcloud docker and within Nextcloud itself you can enable "external storage" and map the drive for access anywhere or sharing files.

Edited August 20, 20232 yr by PSYCHOPATHiO

read only mode?

I am looking for something simple

Nextcloud is not 'something simple' imo, and i don't think the OP looking for a full self hosted cloud service that needs a seperate database.

@xtrips Or are you?

Nextcloud. Do it right; or don't do it.

 

On 8/20/2023 at 11:04 AM, Aran said:

Nextcloud is not 'something simple' imo,

 

Damn straight.

 

MrGrey.

 

On 8/31/2023 at 1:41 AM, MrGrey said:

Nextcloud. Do it right; or don't do it.

 

 

Damn straight.

 

MrGrey.

 

I use nextcloud daily. I love it, but it has HORRIBLE performance issues. Even those that claim to have it set up with zero performance issues are kidding themselves. Even the devs recognize how slow nextcloud is vs options like google drive. I would not recommend Nextcloud to anyone looking for a simple solution. Filebrowser is much better for what the OP is looking for and its super snappy and easy to use and figure out. 

I cant wait for the day that nextcloud is more practical for a daily user. Owncloud can be configured to leave nextcloud in the dust in terms of performance but its much more complicated to set up. We use owncloud for our local businesses. Also just found out that many local governments use owncloud too. 

So what is Most simple and fastest Option?

On 8/20/2023 at 7:04 PM, Aran said:

Nextcloud is not 'something simple' imo, and i don't think the OP looking for a full self hosted cloud service that needs a seperate database.
@xtrips Or are you?

 

 

 

Very much agreed. Nextcloud is nice and simple to use.... that is while it decides to work. All it takes is one docker update and you're playing Russian roulette with your data. I am not counting the number of times that Nextcloud failed updates messed up the setup and I had to either spends days troubleshooting, or reinstall.

Since I moved away from Nextcloud, Im a happy camper with FileBrowser. Does excatly what I want and has never failed me yet.