Create sharable file links on your server

Share files with others using a folder on your own server.

Your files, your control.

Keep all your transfers organized, always in your hands, with full ownership of your files.

Track every transfer in detail.

See which files were downloaded and when, and easily manage your transfers.

No subscriptions, just your server.

Send files freely, no monthly fees, just leverage your own server.

No subscription

Use your own server and eliminate recurring fees entirely. Sharoo is a one-time purchase — no monthly bills, no hidden costs, no premium tiers. Your server does the heavy lifting, so you never pay for storage or bandwidth again.

Powerful Features

Set expiration dates, password-protect links, limit downloads, and track every access in real time.

Share in Seconds

Configure your server once, then just drop your files and share the link.

Full privacy

You are in total control. Your files go directly from your Mac to your server via SFTP — no third parties, no data collection, no tracking, no analytics, no ads. Everything stays strictly between you and your own infrastructure.

How it works

How the App Handles File Transfers

Server Configuration

In the Sharoo app, enter your server address, credentials, and port, then choose the folder for your transfers. Once configured, the app will install a server kit inside that folder, which will generate dynamic pages for your transfer links.

Generate Link

Drag and drop your files into Sharoo. They will be securely transferred via SFTP to your server, and the app will generate a custom link along with a QR code.

Share your Transfer

Send the generated link or QR code to your client using email, chat, or any communication tool. Your client can instantly access the transfer page without creating an account.

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Transfer Download

Once you send the link to your client, they will open a web page showing all the files. They can choose to download individual files or all files in a single ZIP.

Track Transfer details

In the History page, you can see all completed transfers with full details: link, QR code, date, size, and more. You can also delete transfers and check exactly when each file was downloaded, as well as which files were accessed.

Under the Hood

Everything runs directly on your server. No database required.

Sharoo connects to your server via SFTP and installs a lightweight server kit inside the folder you specify. No database is needed, the entire system is built on a combination of .htaccess files, PHP scripts, and JSON files.

.htaccess files – They secure the folder by blocking direct access to sensitive files, ensuring that only authorized requests through the transfer link can reach the content.
PHP scripts – They dynamically generate the download page for each transfer, handle file downloads, and manage the creation of ZIP archives for batch downloads.
JSON files – They store all transfer configurations, such as expiration dates, maximum download counts, access passwords, and download statistics. Each time a file is downloaded, the app updates a JSON file to track which files were accessed and when.

When you share a transfer link, the recipient opens a secure HTTPS page where they can view the file list, download individual files, or download everything as a single ZIP, all served directly from your server, with no third-party services involved.

Requirements

What you need on your Mac and your server to start sharing files with Sharoo

Sharoo is a macOS app that connects to your web server via SFTP. The server needs Apache with .htaccess support, PHP, SFTP access, sufficient disk space, and a valid SSL certificate for HTTPS. No database is required.

Mac Requirements Minimum

macOS Version

15.6 or later

Processor

Apple Silicon (M1 or later)

Server Requirements Minimum

Web Server

Apache + mod_rewrite

PHP Version

7.4 or higher

Protocol

SFTP (SSH)

Storage and bandwidth

As much as you need

HTTPS

SSL certificate required

PHP Extensions

Zip, JSON, Date

Compare Plans

See how Sharoo stacks up against the competition

Unlike WeTransfer and Smash, Sharoo has no subscription fees. Your only limits are the ones set by your own server, storage, bandwidth, and file size depend on your hosting plan, not on arbitrary restrictions imposed by a third-party service.

	Sharoo	WeTransfer (Starter)	Smash (Pro)
Monthly fee	✓ None Free	From €8/mo	From €10/mo
Storage	✓ Your own server	2 TB	1 TB
Transfer expiry	30 days	3 days	30 days
Track downloads per file	✓	✓	✗
QR code generation	✓	✗	✗
Control download count	✓	✗	✗
Full data ownership	✓	✗	✗
Custom domain	✓ Your own domain	✗	✗
Complete data ownership	✓	✗	✗

Table data last updated: June 1, 2026

Support

Help and resources to get the most out of Sharoo

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of server do I need?

Any standard web hosting plan or VPS that supports PHP 7.4 or higher and Apache with mod_rewrite will work. You also need SFTP (SSH) access and an SSL certificate for HTTPS.

Do I need a database to use Sharoo?

No, Sharoo does not require any database. The entire system runs on a lightweight server kit made of PHP scripts, .htaccess files, and JSON files, all deployed directly on your server.

Can I password-protect my transfers?

Yes, you can set a password for each transfer. Only people who know the password will be able to access and download the files.

Is my data shared with third parties?

No. All data is handled exclusively between the app on your Mac and your own server. No data of any kind, files, credentials, transfer details, or usage statistics, is ever sent to Sharoo or any third-party server.

Do I need to pay a monthly subscription?

Not at all. Sharoo is a one-time purchase from the Mac App Store. You use your own server, so there are no recurring fees or hidden costs, just pay once and own it forever.

How long are my transfer links available?

You decide. Sharoo lets you set a custom expiration date for each transfer, up to a maximum of 30 days. You can also limit the number of downloads before the link expires automatically.

Can I track when my files are downloaded?

Yes, Sharoo provides detailed download statistics for every single file in your transfer. You can see exactly which files were downloaded, the date and time of each download, and the total number of times each file was accessed, all from the History page inside the app.

Troubleshooting

Running into issues? Visit our troubleshooting page for step-by-step solutions to the most common problems you may encounter while using or configuring Sharoo.

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Create sharable file links on your server

Your files, your control.

Track every transfer in detail.