question on cloud storage: I am looking for free cloud storage. I know there are a ton of them. What I need is the ability to create a directory , place photos in it and then be able...

bdk Loc: Sanibel Fl.

I am looking for free cloud storage. I know there are a ton of them. What I need is the ability to create a directory , place photos in it and then be able to
have people look at and download from that directory.
The problem is, I want the people to be able to access this directory with out having to download an app or sign up etc.

I tried shutterfly ( which now offers free unlimited storage), Imgur and a few others . non do what I need.

Any ideas?

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

One Drive? I use this.
https://onedrive.live.com/about/en-us/
You need the account to store, they do not to view. You send them a link.
There is a storage limit for the free version.

bdk Loc: Sanibel Fl.

[quote=Longshadow]One Drive? I use this.
https://onedrive.live.com/about/en-us/
You need the account to store, they do not to view. You send them a link.

ok I tried it, uploaded 4pix, then I sent the link to my wifes phone got it working as I want.

Thank you

rgrenaderphoto Loc: Hollywood, CA

bdk wrote:

I am looking for free cloud storage. I know there are a ton of them. What I need is the ability to create a directory , place photos in it and then be able to
have people look at and download from that directory.
The problem is, I want the people to be able to access this directory with out having to download an app or sign up etc.

I tried shutterfly ( which now offers free unlimited storage), Imgur and a few others . non do what I need.

Any ideas?

Free Dropbox will allow this.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

BDK-

Please try this link and let me know of you have to create an account:
https://1drv.ms/f/s!AtsjCMaqsuUkgkoFPwfk3WLkqjNy

There are two images there. When I go to it, it does not require me to create an account. It shows the images.

brucewells Loc: Central Kentucky

bdk wrote:

I am looking for free cloud storage. I know there are a ton of them. What I need is the ability to create a directory , place photos in it and then be able to
have people look at and download from that directory.
The problem is, I want the people to be able to access this directory with out having to download an app or sign up etc.

I tried shutterfly ( which now offers free unlimited storage), Imgur and a few others . non do what I need.

Any ideas?

You just described DropBox, and it can do more. Your initial allotment is 2 Gb, but if you refer people, they’ll give you more space for free. I leave folders out for maybe 2-3 months, depending on interest, then I delete them to regain that space.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

[quote=bdk]

Longshadow wrote:

One Drive? I use this.
https://onedrive.live.com/about/en-us/
You need the account to store, they do not to view. You send them a link.

ok I tried it, uploaded 4pix, then I sent the link to my wifes phone got it working as I want.

Thank you

Did you "Get a Link" to send to people or did you send the link in your browser that you were using.
{edit}
Sorry, misinterpreted your reply. Deleting test link.

tcthome Loc: NJ

Longshadow wrote:

BDK-

Please try this link and let me know of you have to create an account:
https://1drv.ms/f/s!AtsjCMaqsuUkgkoFPwfk3WLkqjNy

There are two images there. When I go to it, it does not require me to create an account. It shows the images.

tried the link & account info is needed. I have a Microsoft account but did not try logging in. think I would need a password from you.

ToBoldlyGo Loc: London U.K.

rgrenaderphoto wrote:

Free Dropbox will allow this.

I found I had to download the app on a smartphone.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

tcthome wrote:

tried the link & account info is needed. I have a Microsoft account but did not try logging in. think I would need a password from you.

You may have gone to the link after I removed the folder.
Try this one https://1drv.ms/f/s!AtsjCMaqsuUkgkVLmpaavYBBNqeS
I opened a different browser (Chrome) and it opened up the images, no account required, no password required.
Very confused why it does not work for you.

dreadylock58 Loc: Tacoma

it work for me i was able to see 4 images Rhode gear bike rack
i usually send they get links to people of foto's I've taken
i have to login but they don't ad they can download as many or all
of photos from ms one drive
since I've been on windows insider i turned off one drive because it want's to send all files in folder to one drive
part of defender ransom ware security now i have my own server 16tb (4 4tb drives) that i built and run's nas4free and several 128gb SD cards

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

dreadylock58 wrote:

it work for me i was able to see 4 images Rhode gear bike rack
i usually send they get links to people of foto's I've taken
i have to login but they don't ad they can download as many or all
of photos from ms one drive
since I've been on windows insider i turned off one drive because it want's to send all files in folder to one drive
part of defender ransom ware security now i have my own server 16tb (4 4tb drives) that i built and run's nas4free and several 128gb SD cards

Good - I do believe then that tcthome tried after I deleted the test folder.
Interesting, for the test folder I only sent two images of many in a folder. It did not want to transfer the entire folder.

Thanks for checking for me.

AlohaBob Loc: Los Angeles, CA

Google drive can do this. It takes a couple of steps, but it's easy to share. Right click the file, click advanced, and then choose how you want to share.

bdk wrote:

I am looking for free cloud storage. I know there are a ton of them. What I need is the ability to create a directory , place photos in it and then be able to
have people look at and download from that directory.
The problem is, I want the people to be able to access this directory with out having to download an app or sign up etc.

I tried shutterfly ( which now offers free unlimited storage), Imgur and a few others . non do what I need.

Any ideas?

Chaostrain Loc: Hillsboro, Oregon

I've been looking for good cloud storage too. Everything I've used has captured the clouds fine but when I check back the clouds have escaped. Some do leave wet spots though so they must have been pretty scared.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Chaostrain wrote:

I've been looking for good cloud storage too. Everything I've used has captured the clouds fine but when I check back the clouds have escaped. Some do leave wet spots though so they must have been pretty scared.

Storage or backup?
I prefer to store locally for convenience, the cloud for tertiary backup.
I use Carbonite for backup. My hard drive and an external drive for storage and local backup.
I use One Drive to make a bunch available for select people.