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Creating an Account

While Bantam allows anonymous uploads, creating a free account unlocks powerful features that help you manage and share files professionally.

Why Create an Account?

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Free Account Benefits

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  • Longer Expiration Times - Files last 3 days instead of 1
  • Larger File Uploads - No limit on file size, 10MB limit on total account storage
  • Project Management - Organize and manage all your uploads. With a free account, you can delete and add as many projects as you would like. Maximum 2 Active at once.
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  • Custom Domains - Use your own domain (yourdomain.com or example.yourdomain.com)
  • Unlimited Projects - No caps on Active Projects. Unlimited temporary projects, and 5-10 Permanent projects based on plan.
  • Longer Expiration Times - Set your own expiration for temporary projects, up to 14-30 Days based on plan.
  • Larger File Uploads - No limit on file size, 1-10 GB Account Storage based on plan.
  • Password Protection - Secure sensitive content
  • Analytics - Detailed visitor insights
  • Live Project Editing - Delete, upload, replace files on your live project. Deployed instantly.

Sign Up Process

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1. Go to Sign Up

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Visit bantam.host/auth/signup or click “Sign Up” from the home page.

2. Choose Sign Up Method

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Email Sign Up

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  1. Enter your email address
  2. Create a strong password
  3. Click “Create Account”
  4. Check your email for verification link
  5. Click the link to verify your account

Social Sign Up

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We also offer Google or GitHub authentication.

Data Privacy

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We take your privacy seriously:

  • Your files are yours - We never access your content
  • Encrypted storage - Files are encrypted at rest
  • Delete anytime - Remove your account and all data

Read our full privacy policy.

Troubleshooting

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Verification Email Not Received

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  1. Check your spam/junk folder
  2. Ensure you entered the correct email
  3. Request a new verification email
  4. Contact support if issues persist

Can’t Sign In

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  • Forgot password? Use the reset password link
  • Email not verified? Check for the verification email

Next Steps

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Now that you have an account:

  1. Upload your first file - Start sharing content
  2. Explore project types - Understand how bantam treats your files
  3. Set up a custom domain - Use your own domain