Documentation

Welcome to the 25cent.cloud documentation hub. Whether you're just getting started or looking to explore advanced features, you'll find everything you need here.

Getting Started

New to 25cent.cloud? Start here to learn the basics and get up and running in minutes.

Quick Start

Get started in 5 minutes with our step-by-step quick start guide. Learn how to upload your first file and share it securely.

Read Guide

Security Basics

Understand the fundamental security features of 25cent.cloud, including password protection and expiration times.

Learn Security

Analytics 101

Discover how to track file downloads and monitor access patterns with our built-in analytics dashboard.

View Analytics Guide

Pro Tips

Learn power-user tips and tricks to maximize your productivity with 25cent.cloud.

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How-To Guides

Detailed guides on specific features and use cases. Find exactly what you need to accomplish your goals.

Uploading Files

Learn various methods to upload files, from single files to multiple files and handling large files.

Browse upload guides

Security Features

Master password protection, expiration times, one-time links, and access control options.

Browse security guides

Analytics & Tracking

View download statistics, export reports, geographic tracking, and download notifications.

Browse analytics guides

Advanced Features

Explore advanced workflows and secure collaboration patterns.

Browse advanced guides

Use Cases

See how freelancers, teams, educators, and event organizers use 25cent.cloud effectively.

Browse use-case guides

Developer Resources

Build on top of the 25cent.cloud platform with our comprehensive API and integration tools.

📖 API Reference

Complete documentation for all 234 API endpoints across 29 service modules. Includes authentication, examples, and response schemas.

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🧭 API How-To (Detailed)

Step-by-step implementation guide for key creation, authentication, upload automation, retries, and production hardening.

Read How-To

📧 MX Records Setup

Configure DNS MX records for the Temporary Email service. Includes Cloudflare setup, SMTP server config, SPF/DKIM/DMARC, and troubleshooting.

Setup Guide

Need Help?

Visit our support center for troubleshooting, FAQs, and guidance.

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New in v3.0

25cent.cloud v3.0 transforms from a file-sharing tool into a full ephemeral cloud platform. Here's what's new:

🌐 Web Tunnels

Expose your localhost to the internet with one click. No agents, no installs, no port forwarding. Powered by Cloudflare.

Set up web tunnels

🔑 API Keys

Generate API keys to integrate 25cent.cloud into your apps, CI/CD pipelines, and automation. Access all 93+ endpoints.

Generate API keys

💳 Billing Dashboard

Purchase history, invoices, promo codes, and refund requests. Full billing management powered by Stripe.

Manage billing & invoices

🔔 Notification Center

In-app notifications for downloads, expirations, billing events, and system announcements.

Configure notifications

New in v3.1+

Platform services now include remote operations, communications, and campaign tooling — all with quarter-based pricing and ephemeral cleanup.

🖥️ Remote Support

Browser-based remote desktop sessions with chat, file transfer, voice calls, and recording. No software to install — just share a link.

Start remote support sessions

🧑‍💻 Remote Desktop

Spin up controlled desktop access sessions for support, demos, and temporary workforce operations.

Set up remote desktop access

📧 Temporary Email

Disposable business-grade inboxes with forwarding, webhooks, and auto-expiration. Perfect for testing and privacy.

Create temporary email inboxes

🗄️ Temporary Databases

Spin up PostgreSQL, Redis, MongoDB, or MySQL on demand with templates, auto-backup, and auto-cleanup.

Spin up temporary databases

📹 Secure Meetings

Zero-install WebRTC video conferencing with screen sharing, chat, recording, and end-to-end encryption.

Host secure video meetings

🎙️ Voice Drop

Send one-minute private voice messages to up to 100 recipients with temporary, controlled access.

Send private voice messages

🎥 Video Drop

Deliver short private video updates quickly, with recipient controls and expiration defaults.

Send private video messages

📣 Lead Generation

Create campaign funnels, collect verified leads, and track conversions with integrated analytics.

Build lead-generation funnels