Version: 2.0.0

Enhanced by: Master3395 / News Targeted

License: MIT

A powerful YOURLS plugin that allows you to upload files to your server and automatically create short URLs for them. Perfect for sharing files, documents, images, and more with clean, trackable links.

Upload files and create short URLs instantly with an intuitive, modern interface

1. Use the Download Plugin or manually upload to /user/plugins/
2. Activate the plugin in your YOURLS admin panel
3. Configure settings in "Upload Settings" page
4. Start uploading files!

1. Set maximum file size (default: 10 MB)
2. Configure allowed file types
3. Choose storage location
4. Enable frontend uploads (optional)
5. Save and test!

• File Upload & Shortening - Upload files and get instant short URLs
• Admin Panel Integration - Full admin interface with settings management
• Frontend Upload Support - Allow public users to upload files (configurable)
• Multiple Storage Locations - Configure different storage paths for various needs
• File Expiration - Set automatic file cleanup with customizable retention periods
• Download Tracking - Track file downloads through YOURLS analytics
• Advanced Security - CSRF protection, MIME validation, path traversal prevention, rate limiting
• Mobile-First Design - Fully responsive and optimized for all devices
• Drag & Drop Support - Modern file upload experience with progress indicators
• Multi-Language Support - Available in English, German, French, Spanish, Chinese, and Norwegian

• Upload files and get instant short URLs
• Full admin interface with settings management
• Public upload interface (configurable)
• View, manage, and delete uploaded files
• Track file downloads through YOURLS analytics

• Configure multiple storage locations
• Set maximum file sizes for uploads
• Control allowed file extensions
• Configure automatic file cleanup
• Enable/disable public uploads
• Bulk file management
• Pagination for large file lists
• Advanced filtering and search

Seamlessly integrated with YOURLS admin panel for easy management

• Clean, responsive upload form
• Drag & drop file upload
• Real-time progress indicators
• Copy to clipboard functionality
• Mobile responsive design
• Custom upload messages
• Rate limiting per IP

Beautiful public upload interface with file guidelines and easy-to-use controls

• CSRF protection for secure form submissions
• MIME type and content validation
• Path traversal prevention
• Rate limiting to prevent abuse
• Clean URL support (SEO-friendly)
• Modular code structure (under 500 lines per file)
• Optimized database queries

• Installation Guide - Complete installation instructions
• Configuration Guide - Settings and options
• Usage Guide - How to use the plugin
• Advanced Configuration - Custom setups
• Compatibility Guide - System requirements and compatibility
• Internationalization - Language support
• Troubleshooting Guide - Common issues
• Changelog - Version history and updates

See the complete Installation Guide for detailed instructions.

1. Install via Download Plugin or clone to /user/plugins/
2. Set directory permissions (755 for plugin, 777 for uploads)
3. Activate in YOURLS admin panel
4. Configure settings

For detailed steps, troubleshooting, and server-specific instructions, see the Installation Guide.

Configure the plugin through Admin Panel → Upload Settings. See the Configuration Guide for detailed settings documentation.

Configure all plugin settings from the intuitive admin interface

• File Upload Limits - Max size and allowed types
• Storage Locations - Multiple storage paths with individual settings
• File Expiration - Automatic cleanup (24 hours to never)
• Frontend Uploads - Public upload controls and restrictions
• Security - CSRF protection, MIME validation, rate limiting

For complete configuration details, including advanced options and security settings, see the Configuration Guide.

See the complete Usage Guide for detailed instructions.

Admin Upload:

1. Go to Upload & Shorten in admin panel
2. Select file, customize options
3. Get instant short URL

Frontend Upload (if enabled):

1. Visit YOURLS homepage
2. Use upload form
3. Share generated short URL

File Management:

• View, search, and filter files in admin panel
• Track downloads and statistics
• Bulk operations and expiration management

Manage all your uploaded files with detailed statistics and easy controls

For detailed workflows, best practices, and advanced features, see the Usage Guide.

The plugin is available in 6 languages. See the Internationalization Guide for details.

Supported: English, German, French, Spanish, Chinese (Simplified), Norwegian (Bokmål)

Configure in user/config.php:

define('YOURLS_LANG', 'nb_NO'); // Use your language code

Want to contribute a translation? See the Internationalization Guide.

Compatible with YOURLS 1.7+, PHP 7.4-8.6, and all major web servers (Apache, Nginx, OpenLiteSpeed, LiteSpeed Enterprise). Works with CyberPanel, cPanel, and Plesk. Tested on AlmaLinux 9.6 & 10.

For complete compatibility details, system requirements, and theme compatibility, see the Compatibility Guide.

Having issues? See the Troubleshooting Guide for solutions.

• File uploads not working - Check permissions and PHP limits
• Short URLs not redirecting - Verify file location and .htaccess
• Frontend uploads not showing - Check settings and theme compatibility
• Database errors - Verify tables and permissions

// Add to user/config.php
define('YOURLS_DEBUG', true);
define('UPLOAD_DEBUG', true);

For detailed solutions and debug instructions, see the Troubleshooting Guide.

Current Version: 2.0.0 (October 2025)

Complete rewrite with enhanced security, modern UI/UX, frontend uploads, file expiration, multiple storage locations, and comprehensive admin interface.

View complete version history and release notes in the changelogs directory.

• Issues: GitHub Issues
• Discord: Join our Discord Server
• Website: newstargeted.com
• Email: info@newstargeted.com

We welcome contributions! Here's how you can help:

1. Report Bugs - Use the issue tracker to report problems
2. Suggest Features - Propose new functionality
3. Translate - Help with language translations
4. Code - Submit pull requests for improvements
5. Documentation - Improve documentation and examples

• Website: newstargeted.com
• Email: info@newstargeted.com
• GitHub: @master3395

Enhanced by: Master3395 / News Targeted

For complete development history, original authors, and contributor credits, see the Version 1.0.0 Changelog.

MIT License - Free to modify and distribute.