File Sharing Web

A Django-based web application for easy file sharing on local networks or the internet. Designed for simplicity and large file support, with an admin panel for file management.

Features

• Upload and share files of any type (up to 100GB per file by default)
• Public access: No login or signup required for users
• Short link generation for easy sharing
• File integrity verification (MD5, SHA256)
• Admin panel for managing files and short links
• Mobile-friendly interface
• QR code for quick access on phones

Requirements

• Python 3.8+
• Django 5.x
• python-decouple
• (Optional) django-storages for cloud storage

Setup Instructions

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/himanchalkaushale/File-Sharing-Django-Server.git
   cd File-Sharing-Web

2. Create and activate a virtual environment:

   python -m venv venv
   # Windows:
   venv\Scripts\activate
   # macOS/Linux:
   source venv/bin/activate

3. Install dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Configure environment variables:

   • Copy env_example.txt to .env and set your SECRET_KEY and other settings as needed.

5. Apply migrations:

   python manage.py migrate

6. Create a superuser for the admin panel:

   python manage.py createsuperuser

7. Run the development server:

   python manage.py runserver 0.0.0.0:8000

   • Access the site at http://<your-ip>:8000/ from any device on the same network.
   • Admin panel: http://<your-ip>:8000/admin/

File Uploads & Storage

• Uploaded files are stored in the media/ directory by default.
• For production, configure cloud storage (e.g., Amazon S3) for persistent and scalable file storage.

Deployment

• For public access, deploy to a cloud server (e.g., DigitalOcean, AWS EC2) or use a platform like Heroku (with external storage).
• Update ALLOWED_HOSTS in settings.py for your domain or server IP.
• Use a production-ready web server (e.g., Gunicorn, Nginx).

Security Notes

• The public site has no authentication; anyone with the link can upload/download files.
• The admin panel is protected and requires a superuser login.
• Keep your SECRET_KEY and credentials safe (do not commit them to GitHub).

Admin Panel

• Access at /admin/ with your superuser account.
• Manage files, short links, and view file integrity status.

License

MIT License

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Contributions and feedback are welcome!