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Zipline Hosting Live In 5 Minutes

A private, self-hosted file-sharing platform for fast uploads and shareable links — your own domain, your own storage, no third-party upload host in between. xCloud configures the pinned container, a private PostgreSQL database, four persistent volumes and the HTTPS reverse proxy, so all that's left is creating your first account.

Deploy your Zipline
  • No terminal
  • No technical skills needed
  • No lock-in, cancel anytime

From Sign-Up to a Live Zipline In Just 3 Easy Steps

Self-hosting Zipline normally means a container, a PostgreSQL database, four volumes, a domain and a certificate before a single file uploads. This is the same result without assembling any of it.

  1. Step 01

    Sign Up

    Create your xCloud account and pick Zipline from the OneClick catalog. Choose your site and a temporary or production domain.

  2. Step 02

    We Deploy It For You

    One click. We bring up the pinned Zipline 4.6.5 image, provision a private PostgreSQL database, mount the uploads, public and themes volumes, and publish it over HTTPS on your domain.

  3. Step 03

    Create Your Account And Close Sign-Up

    Open your HTTPS URL and create the first local account. Then set FEATURES_USER_REGISTRATION=false in the xCloud Environment editor and restart the app to close public registration.

Everything Zipline Does, On Your Own Server

Zipline runs in full here — the same upload, organize and share workflow as any hosted file host, on infrastructure you control.

  • Fast File Uploads

    Upload through the web dashboard or ShareX-compatible clients, built for quick screenshot-to-link workflows.

  • Albums

    Group related uploads into albums so a growing file library stays organized instead of one flat list.

  • URL Shortening

    Shorten arbitrary URLs alongside your file uploads, from the same dashboard and API.

  • Built-In Image Tools

    Apply basic image operations to uploads directly in Zipline, without a separate editing tool.

  • Modern Web Dashboard

    Manage uploads, albums and settings from a clean, current dashboard rather than a bare file listing.

  • Your Own PostgreSQL Database

    Accounts, upload metadata and configuration live in a PostgreSQL database private to your server, not a shared multi-tenant one.

Everything You Need To Run Your Private File Sharing 24/7

Managed hosting for Zipline, so the parts that keep it online are not your problem.

  • Zipline 4.6.5 deployed instantly
  • Official pinned image digest
  • You create the first account
  • Private PostgreSQL, never exposed
  • Free SSL certificate
  • Server backups and snapshots
  • Server security updates included
  • 30+ server locations
  • Unused balance refunded

Simple Pricing. Everything Included.

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

Cloud VPS 6 GB

Most popular

Personal or small-team file sharing.

$24.99per month

  • 6 GB RAM
  • 4 vCPU cores
  • 100 GB NVMe SSD
  • 30 TB
  • Unlimited
Get started

Cloud VPS 16 GB

Larger libraries and more concurrent uploads.

$59.99per month

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

Cloud VPS 24 GB

Zipline alongside a whole self-hosted stack.

$84.99per month

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

Every size is a dedicated Cloud VPS we provision, patch, monitor and restore. Billed monthly with no lock-in — delete the server and the unused balance comes back to your account. Zipline itself is free under the MIT licence.

Docker hosting

Already Have a Server? Bring Your Own

Connect any VPS — DigitalOcean, Vultr, Linode, AWS, Hetzner or bare metal — and deploy Zipline on it through the same panel, for a per-server management fee instead of a Cloud VPS rental.

Free

Start your journey without cost.

$0forever

  • 1 server
  • 10 sites
Start free

Starter

Most popular

Your rate with 2–5 servers connected.

$5per server / month

  • 2–5 servers
  • Unlimited sites
  • All features included
  • Bring any VPS provider
Get started

Professional

The same platform, discounted at 6–10 servers.

$4per server / month

  • 6–10 servers
  • Unlimited sites
  • All features included
  • Bring any VPS provider
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Agency

The same platform, discounted at 11+ servers.

$3per server / month

  • 11+ servers
  • Unlimited sites
  • All features included
  • Bring any VPS provider
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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 Own Your File Sharing?

Zipline on xCloud runs on a dedicated Cloud VPS that we provision, patch, monitor and restore. Deploy faster. Own the server. Stay in control.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is Zipline?

Zipline is a free, open-source, self-hosted file-sharing platform for uploads, albums, URL shortening and image tools, with a modern web dashboard and ShareX compatibility. This template deploys version 4.6.5.

Is Zipline free?

Yes — it is free and open source under the MIT licence. What you pay xCloud for is the dedicated server it runs on and the management around it, not the application itself.

Can I self-host Zipline?

Yes — that is exactly what this template deploys. It brings up the pinned Zipline 4.6.5 container with its own PostgreSQL database, and publishes it over HTTPS on your domain in about five minutes instead of assembled by hand.

Does Zipline work with ShareX?

Yes. Zipline is built to accept uploads from ShareX and similar clients, so you can configure a ShareX profile against your own domain once your account exists.

How do I create my first account?

Open your Zipline HTTPS URL after installation and register the first local account directly in the app — xCloud does not generate an administrator account for you here.

Why do I need to disable registration after signing up?

The template leaves public sign-up open so you can create your first account. Once you have one, set FEATURES_USER_REGISTRATION=false in the xCloud Environment editor and restart the app — otherwise anyone who finds your URL can register their own account.

What does xCloud configure automatically?

The Zipline URL, a private PostgreSQL database and its generated password, a generated CORE_SECRET, the private container network, all four persistent volumes, the domain and the HTTPS route. PostgreSQL has no host port, so it is never directly exposed to the internet.

Can I change CORE_SECRET later?

Avoid it unless necessary. CORE_SECRET underpins security-sensitive application state, and rotating it can invalidate that state or existing sessions.

What are the server requirements?

The template manifest asks for 2048 MB of RAM, 1 CPU core and 10 GB of disk as a floor. This page sells the 6 GB tier at that same floor, with disk demand mostly driven by upload volume and retention.

What should I back up?

zipline_postgresql_data, zipline_uploads, zipline_public and zipline_themes together. The database volume carries accounts, upload metadata and configuration; the other three carry your actual files, public assets and installed themes.

Backups in xCloud

Does xCloud automatically back up or update Zipline?

No. The template pins Zipline 4.6.5; a catalog re-sync affects new installations only. Customers should schedule and test their own backups and review upstream release notes before updating.

What survives a restart?

Everything on all four persistent volumes — database, uploads, public assets and themes. Restarting the container does not touch any of them.

Is xCloud officially partnered with Zipline?

No. No official partnership or endorsement between xCloud and Zipline has been verified. This is a deployment and server-management option for the open-source Zipline project.

Can I run other apps on the same server?

Yes. It is a dedicated Cloud VPS, not a locked appliance, so you can deploy other OneClick apps or your own sites beside it as long as the resources are there.

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.

Related resources

The backup and HTTPS guides that matter most once Zipline is live.

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