Wormhole

Name: Wormhole
Rating: 4.67 (3 reviews)

Simple, fast, and private file sharing ✨

4.7•3 reviews•

71 followers

Simple, fast, and private file sharing ✨

4.7•3 reviews•

71 followers

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✨ Wormhole – the fastest way to send files ✨ Wormhole lets you share files with end-to-end encryption and a link that automatically expires. Send a file in just 2 seconds: https://wormhole.app

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Congrats on the launch! So the main difference from wetransfer etc. is speed, right? But this is mainly due to instant streaming or not?

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5yr ago

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@vasgo Wormhole is faster than other services because it uses peer to peer transfer. That means when you're sending files between two devices on the same network the files don't have to go Up to the cloud and then back down to your recipients device. They can get sent right over your home network. Also, wormhole gives you a link to share to your recipient within a second or two. No need to wait for the file to fully upload to the cloud before you can get a share link to send. Just copy the link and send it, and let the file upload keep going in the background.

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5yr ago

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@feross ah, good old p2p file sharing :)

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5yr ago

Did not tried it yet, but can someone send and share an encrypted file to a cloud platform like one drive or Google drive? And are there limits in file size?

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5yr ago

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@dick_van_gelder1 You can use popular cloud platforms to share encrypted files, but you'll have to handle encrypting and decrypting the files yourself. For example, if you just drag your files into one of these services without taking precautions then you are giving them access to your files.

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5yr ago

I have lost *many* hours over the past few years babysitting WeTransfer uploads/downloads/waiting for links. I'm also a big sucker for fun animations & outer space so I'm looking forward to using this. Nice work. Do you plan on changing the expiration date at all? I'm often sending files to external folks who don't download in 24 hours (I just had someone this week download a WeTransfer 5 days after I sent it to them). I'd love the ability to change to a few options ie 48 hrs, 72 hrs, 5 days, etc.

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5yr ago

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@garrett_rothstein1 Glad that we'll be able to help you stop babysitting uploads and get that time back for better things! Changing the expiration time is a great feature suggestion. We'll work on it!

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5yr ago

an interesting thing, but there is a question: I send a file to your server and give a link to my friend -> how will he (you or someone) decrypt the file if, as you claim, only I have the keys?

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5yr ago

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@new_user_8304dd2293 The secret key used for end-to-end encryption is never shared with our servers. It is sent directly to your intended recipient when you send them the "share link". The secret key is added to the URI fragment (the part of the URL after the "#" symbol) which is never sent to the server. You can read more about our security design on our Security page.

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5yr ago

Great work, @feross! Big fan. This is an entirely separate protocol and service from magic-wormhole[1], right? 1. https://github.com/magic-wormhol...

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5yr ago

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@xd1936 Yes, this is an independent protocol and implementation. It's much closer in spirit to Firefox Send, if you remember that service.

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5yr ago

E2E encryption + P2P Filesharing = pure awesomeness! I like your manifesto too. How long do files stay online?

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5yr ago

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@atmos_black THANKS! We host your files for 24 hours, but we're considering supporting up to a week as an option.

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5yr ago

This is SO helpful! So many times I've struggled with where to upload something. I didn't want to send via e-mail; The sizes are often too large, I don't want strangers with my personal e-mail. Saying "Boom, there's a link, you got 24 hrs." is wonderful. What are the limits for the free tier?

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5yr ago

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@runtcpip For files up to 5 GB, Wormhole stores your files on our servers for 24 hours. For files larger than 5 GB, Wormhole uses peer-to-peer transfer to send your files directly from your browser to the recipient. So you'll need to keep the page open until the recipient downloads the files.

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5yr ago

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Wormhole is praised for its quick, secure file sharing capabilities, offering end-to-end encryption and a user-friendly interface. Users appreciate the convenience of sending files without needing an account or complex setup. The tool is noted for its simplicity and efficiency, making it ideal for sharing both documents and large media files. The interface is described as intuitive, enhancing the overall user experience. Wormhole is highly recommended for those seeking a straightforward and secure method for file transfers.

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