Documentation

Patrins is a fast and simple file hosting platform. Upload, organize, and share your files with ease.

Getting Started

Using Patrins is straightforward:

1. Sign in with Google at patrins.com/login
2. Upload your files through the dashboard or drag-and-drop interface
3. Organize files into folders for better management
4. Share files with direct download links or folder shares

Uploading Files

Patrins supports multiple ways to upload files:

Dashboard Upload

Click the "Upload" button in your dashboard to select files from your computer. You can:

• Upload multiple files at once
• Upload directly to a specific folder
• See real-time upload progress
• Cancel uploads if needed

Drag and Drop

Simply drag files from your computer directly into the dashboard. Files will upload automatically.

Supported File Types

Patrins supports all file types including:

• Images (PNG, JPG, GIF, WebP, etc.)
• Videos (MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, etc.)
• Documents (PDF, DOCX, TXT, etc.)
• Archives (ZIP, RAR, 7Z, etc.)
• Code files and any other file type

Organizing Files

Keep your files organized with folders:

Creating Folders

Click "New Folder" in your dashboard to create a new folder. You can create nested folders for better organization.

Moving Files

Drag and drop files between folders or use the "Move" option from the file menu.

Starred Files

Star important files for quick access. View all starred files from the sidebar.

Sharing Files

Patrins makes it easy to share files with others:

Individual File Sharing

Click "Copy Link" on any file to get a shareable download link. Recipients can download the file without needing an account.

https://patrins.com/f/abc123def456

Folder Sharing

Right-click a folder and select "Share Folder" to create a shared folder page. This allows others to:

• Browse all files in the folder
• Download individual files
• Navigate through subfolders

Download Pages

File download pages include:

• File preview for images and videos
• File information (name, size, upload date)
• Direct download button
• QR code for easy mobile sharing

Temporary Files

Create files that automatically delete after a set time:

Upload Temporary Files

When uploading, choose "Temporary File" and set an expiration time:

• 1 day
• 7 days (default)
• 30 days

Viewing Temporary Files

Access all temporary files from the "Temporary" section in your dashboard sidebar. Files show remaining time before deletion.

Storage & Limits

File size and storage limits depend on your account plan:

Rate Limits

To ensure fair usage, the following rate limits apply:

Developer API

The full API reference — including file operations, bulk moves, uploads, search, trash, folders, and OAuth — has moved to the developer portal.

Plans & Pricing

All plans include unlimited file size, unlimited bandwidth, and every platform feature. The only difference between plans is storage quota.

Free

• 8 GB storage
• All features included
• Unlimited file size & bandwidth
• No credit card required

Paid Plans

Need more storage? We offer custom storage quotas — any amount of TB you need. Pricing is based on the storage you choose.

• All features included
• Unlimited file size & bandwidth
• Any storage size available
• Priority support

Visit patrins.com/pricing for current pricing or contact us to discuss a custom plan.