Direct download on remote nodes
Same remote Performance mode toggle; downloads use signed /d/{token} on the node (TTL default 900s).
Direct download on remote nodes
Serve file bytes from the storage node instead of streaming through the main app.
Where to find it
Admin → Servers → edit remote server → Performance mode + Public URL (same directDownloadEnabled control as direct upload)
How it works
When enabled (remote + connected + toggle on + node secret + public URL), the download grant can redirect to a signed /d/{token} on the node (optional nginx slot path). Token TTL default 900 s, max 3600 s.
When off (or the signed path cannot be built), download streams through the main app - higher main-server load. Disabled, trashed, or unconnected nodes cannot serve.
CDN direct delivery uses a different flag (performanceMode) - see CDN Performance mode.
Common problems
Still seeing main-app proxy
Performance mode off, bad public URL, missing node secret, or policy forcing proxy - check health and the toggle.