Topic
Downloads
Download pages, pre-download, and direct links.
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- How a download page worksLanding /{fileId} → optional /prep → Create download link → /d/{token}. Direct-download members can skip ahead.View article
- Pre-download waitOptional /prep interstitial (toggle.efp). Landing countdown is separate (ul2_countdn_sec_*). Direct-download skips both.View article
- Download captcha (member view)Solve captcha before Create download link when ul2_cap_dl_* requires it. Direct-download bypasses captcha + countdown.View article
- Direct links and expiryTemporary /d/{token} grants. Default symlink_expire 15 min, symlink_max_uses 5. Optional /direct-link-info handoff.View article
- Parallel download limit page (`/limit`)Too many simultaneous downloads hit /limit. Caps ul2_sim_dl_* (defaults 1/2/5/10). CDN direct may not fully enforce.View article
- Password-protected filesUnlock with the file password (cookie ~24h). Owners bypass. Password files are excluded from public catalogs. Folders cannot have passwords.View article
- Private filesNon-public files are owner-only. Guests see a sign-in wall; other members get a hard private message. Schema default is private.View article
- Public foldersBrowse /folder/{id}. Private folders 404 for non-owners. Folder comments need toggle.public_folder_comments.View article
- User public catalogs/users/{username} lists public non-folder non-password files when site published-files link + member opt-in are on.View article
- Comments on filesRead comments when enabled; post requires sign-in. File comments toggle.efc (default off). Max 4000 chars; one reply level.View article
- Sharing and embed codesCopy landing page link, Forum BBCode, or HTML embed - not the temporary /d/ grant URL.View article
- Report abuse (member)Submit /report-abuse (body 10-8000). Status pending → declined/resolved. Rate ~6/IP/hour.View article
- Adblock warnings (member)Fullscreen overlay or blocked Create download link when anti-adblock global + tier toggles both apply.View article