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Uploading Files

Upload files directly from your projects dashboard to create shareable projects in seconds.

How to Upload

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  1. Go to your projects page (/projects)
  2. Click the Upload button (top-right corner)
  3. Add your file: Drag & drop or click to browse
  4. Configure project: Set name, URL, and expiration
  5. Click Create Project

Project Configuration

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Project Name

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Auto-filled from your filename, but you can customize it.

Custom URL

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Choose a memorable subdomain for easy sharing. The system validates availability in real-time.

Expiration

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  • 1-30 days: Temporary projects (options depend on your plan)
  • Permanent (∞): Never expires (Starter/Pro plans only)

File Types

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Bantam accepts any file type and automatically detects the project type:

  • Single files: Documents, images, videos, etc.
  • ZIP archives: Extracted into browsable collections
  • Websites: ZIP files with HTML are deployed as static sites

Upload Process

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After clicking “Create Project”:

  1. File uploads with progress bar
  2. Project appears in your dashboard immediately
  3. Background processing continues (deployment may take a few minutes)
  4. Project status updates automatically

Common Issues

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Upload fails: Check file size limits for your plan and internet connection.

Custom URL unavailable: Try a different subdomain - popular names get taken quickly.

Project not loading: Background deployment can take a few minutes. Refresh the status badge on the project card.

Next Steps

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