Palmr Hosting Live In 5 Minutes

Palmr hosting on xCloud lets you deploy Palmr, a self-hosted file transfer service, with password-protected share links, reverse shares and team accounts, and files kept on a server you control. xCloud runs the pinned Palmr v3.3.2-beta image behind HTTPS with bundled storage, so no bucket is needed. Upstream labels this line beta and not recommended for production, so keep regular backups.

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What is Palmr?

Palmr is an open-source file transfer service; upstream calls it a flexible alternative to services like WeTransfer, SendGB, Send Anywhere and Files.fm. You share files through links that can carry a password, receive files from others through reverse shares, and organise them in folders under user accounts. It is built on Fastify, SQLite and Next.js, with filesystem storage and optional S3-compatible storage. Self-hosted Palmr is licensed Apache-2.0, and the v3.3.2 line is labelled beta.

On xCloud the template runs Palmr v3.3.2-beta as the official image pinned by digest, with an nginx gateway serving the app and signed storage links over HTTPS. Files, SQLite and metadata sit on the palmr_data volume. No admin password is generated: the first account registered at /login becomes the administrator, so register before anyone else reaches the site.

From Sign-Up to a Live File Sharing Server In 3 Easy Steps

Self-hosting file sharing usually means a web app, object storage, a domain and a certificate before the first upload. This is the same result without assembling any of it.

Step 01
Sign Up
Create your xCloud account and pick Palmr from the OneClick catalog. Select a domain — there are no other fields, because storage works out of the box.
Step 02
We Deploy It For You
One click. We bring up Palmr v3.3.2-beta from its image pinned by immutable digest, attach the palmr_data volume and publish it over HTTPS on your domain. First boot takes about two minutes.
Step 03
Register The Administrator
Open your HTTPS Palmr URL at /login straight away and register. The first account to register becomes the administrator, so do this before anyone else finds the site.

Everything Palmr Does, On Your Own Server

Palmr's sharing workflow, running on a server you control — with the files staying there too.

Share Links You Control
Send files through links you control, with an optional password on each one.
Reverse Shares
Let others upload files to you through a reverse share, without needing an account.
Accounts And Folders
User accounts and folder organisation keep team files sorted in one place.
Bundled Storage
Files live on your own server in Palmr's S3-compatible storage. No external bucket is required.
Signed Links Over HTTPS
Uploads and downloads use signed links served over your site's HTTPS domain.
Persistent Data
The database, settings and stored files persist in the palmr_data volume across restarts.

Everything You Need To Run Your Self-Hosted File Sharing

Managed hosting for Palmr, so the server, HTTPS and deployment are handled for you.

Palmr v3.3.2-beta deployed instantly
Official image pinned by digest
Bundled storage, no bucket needed
First account becomes the administrator
Free SSL certificate
Unused balance refunded

What You Can Do With Palmr

Send big files without a transfer-service account
Share a link with an optional password so a client can download a large file straight from your server.
Collect files from clients
Create a reverse share so a customer or colleague can upload files to you without having an account.
Give a small team one shared place
Create user accounts and folders so project files are organised and shared from a single server you run.
Keep transferred files out of third-party hands
Store uploads in the palmr_data volume, or point Palmr at your own S3-compatible bucket later.

Palmr vs Alternatives

WeTransfer: A hosted transfer service. Upstream positions Palmr as an alternative to WeTransfer: the files sit on your own server, and you control the links, passwords and accounts.
Pingvin Share X: Pingvin Share X has its own OneClick page. In a Palmr vs Pingvin Share comparison, both are self-hosted sharing apps, so compare share-link options and the beta status of the Palmr release.
Plik: Plik has its own OneClick page. It focuses on temporary uploads with expiry, while Palmr adds user accounts, folders and reverse shares.
Chibisafe: Chibisafe has its own OneClick page. It is a file uploader and gallery, whereas Palmr is aimed at sending files through share links.

Simple Pricing. Everything Included.

Dedicated Cloud VPS sizes, pre-configured for Palmr. Pick the one that fits, and resize any time.

Cloud VPS 6 GB

Cloud VPS 16 GB

A busier team with more uploads, downloads and share links.

$59.99per month

16 GB RAM
6 vCPU cores
200 GB NVMe SSD
30 TB
Unlimited

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Cloud VPS 24 GB

Palmr alongside other self-hosted apps on the same box.

$84.99per month

24 GB RAM
8 vCPU cores
300 GB NVMe SSD
30 TB
Unlimited

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Every size is a dedicated Cloud VPS we provision and monitor. Billed monthly with no lock-in — delete the server and the unused balance comes back to your account. Palmr itself is free under the Apache License 2.0, and this upstream line is beta.

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Priced per connected server, so your rate adjusts automatically as you add or remove servers. You pay your own provider for the server itself.

Self-managed hosting

Ready To Host Your Own File Sharing?

Palmr on xCloud runs on a dedicated Cloud VPS that we provision and monitor. Share from your own server and keep your files in your control. Palmr is beta software, so review upgrades and backups before you rely on it.

Fast Provisioning
Deploy faster using an xCloud Managed Server built with optimized stacks and high-speed SSDs.
Enterprise-grade security
Protect your infrastructure with a free SSL certificate and more advanced security features at no additional cost.
Intuitive Control Panel
From Server creation to application deployment, everything can be managed from our intuitive control panel.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns you may have.

Is Palmr ready for production?

Not by upstream's own words: the v3.3.2 line is labelled beta and not recommended for production. Review the release notes before relying on it for client files, and keep regular backups of palmr_data. This template pins that exact beta release.

Is Palmr a WeTransfer alternative?

Yes. Upstream describes Palmr as an alternative to file transfer services such as WeTransfer, SendGB, Send Anywhere and Files.fm. The difference is that files stay on your server and you set the passwords and accounts.

Is Palmr free?

Yes. Palmr is open source under the Apache License 2.0, so the software has no licence fee. You pay xCloud for the dedicated Cloud VPS and the disk the stored files occupy, which is the cost that grows with use.

How much RAM does Palmr need?

The manifest asks for 1 CPU core, 1024 MB of RAM and 5 GB of disk, with the gateway, app and bundled storage listener sharing one install. The 6 GB plan leaves room for large uploads, and disk is what you will outgrow first.

Can you self-host Palmr with Docker?

Yes, and this template is Palmr Docker hosting without the wiring: the kyantech/palmr v3.3.2-beta image pinned by digest, an nginx gateway for signed storage links, the palmr_data volume and HTTPS on your domain. No bucket is needed to start.

Can Palmr store files in my own S3 bucket?

Yes, later. Set ENABLE_S3=true and the S3 endpoint, keys, bucket and region values in the Environment editor, then Save & Redeploy. Existing files are not copied between bundled and external storage, so plan any move yourself.

Edit environment variables

How do I sign in to Palmr the first time?

Open your HTTPS Palmr URL at /login straight after the first boot, which takes about two minutes, and register. The first account becomes the administrator, and anyone who reaches /login first could take that role.

How do I back up Palmr?

Back up the palmr_data volume, which holds the SQLite database, app metadata and the bundled file storage, with the app stopped so SQLite is consistent. If you switch to external S3, back up the bucket as well.

Backups in xCloud

How do I upgrade Palmr?

The install stays on v3.3.2-beta until you adopt a newer template version. Back up palmr_data first and read the upstream release notes, because beta releases can change behaviour. Nothing upgrades the app automatically, so the timing is yours.

Is there a Palmr cloud service I can use?

This page is your own Palmr cloud: a dedicated Cloud VPS running the open-source service, with files and accounts on a volume you control. You, not a platform operator, decide who gets an account and which links stay live.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. There is no lock-in — cancel any time. Hosting is billed monthly and charged for what you actually use, so when you delete the server the unused balance is refunded to your account, less up to 10% in payment-processing fees.