A better way to store and share files.
IPFS (Kubo) is a decentralized file sharing network where files are found by what they are, not where they're stored. Upload a file, get a unique fingerprint, and share it with anyone — no centralized servers required. It's like a global hard drive that anyone can contribute to.
What makes IPFS (Kubo) worth launching.
Every file gets a unique fingerprint (CID) based on its content — so links never break and you always get exactly what you asked for.
Manage your files, check your node status, explore the network, and see connected peers on a world map — all from your browser.
Access any file on IPFS through your own gateway using a regular web browser — no special software needed on the viewer's end.
Mark important files as 'pinned' so they stay permanently available on your node and don't get cleaned up automatically.
Upload a file and share its CID with anyone — they can download it from any node on the network that has a copy.
Join thousands of developers, scientists, archivists, and creators who rely on IPFS for everything from data preservation to web hosting.
If you fit one of these, IPFS (Kubo) is probably built for you.
Practical scenarios where IPFS (Kubo) makes a real difference.
Upload research papers, historical records, or family photos to IPFS so they stay accessible even if the original source disappears.
Publish your website on IPFS — visitors can access it through any gateway, and the site stays live as long as someone is hosting it.
Upload a video, presentation, or dataset once, share the CID, and let the network deliver it — no file size limits or expiring links.
Share documents with a guaranteed digital fingerprint so recipients can instantly verify the file hasn't been tampered with.
IPFS, or the InterPlanetary File System, is a peer-to-peer network for storing and sharing files in a completely new way. Instead of locating files by where they live on a server (like traditional URLs), IPFS finds files by their content — every file gets a unique digital fingerprint called a Content Identifier (CID). This means links never break, files can't be tampered with without anyone noticing, and content stays available even if the original uploader goes offline. Kubo is the original and most widely used implementation of IPFS, trusted by a massive global community. With its built-in WebUI, you can upload files, browse your content, see which peers around the world your node is connected to, and manage everything from a friendly dashboard.
IPFS is the most trusted decentralized file sharing protocol in the world, with over 280,000 active nodes and a billion published content identifiers. It's used by scientists collaborating across continents, archivists preserving endangered data, and creators building the next generation of the web. What makes IPFS special is that it doesn't rely on any single company or server — the network itself keeps your content alive. With Kubo, you get the most mature, battle-tested implementation backed by a global community of thousands of contributors.
No per-seat pricing
Add your whole team for one flat fee.
Your data stays yours
Nothing passes through a third-party cloud.
Use your own domain
Run it on yourdomain.com with free SSL.
No terminal. No config. No docs.
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Deploy IPFS (Kubo) and as many other apps as you want — no per-app charges, ever.
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What others charge for just the empty server.
Server costs only. Prices checked June 2026.
4 vCPU cores, 8 GB RAM, 150 GB storage
A solid place to start
| Provider | Their price | You save |
|---|---|---|
| DigitalOcean | $48/mo | $29 (60%) |
| Vultr | $40/mo | $21 (53%) |
| Linode | $48/mo | $29 (60%) |
| AWS Lightsail | $84/mo | $65 (77%) |
| Google Cloud E2 | $103.45/mo | $84.45 (82%) |
8 vCPU cores, 24 GB RAM, 400 GB storage
The sweet spot for most people
| Provider | Their price | You save |
|---|---|---|
| DigitalOcean | $144/mo | $95 (66%) |
| Vultr | $144/mo | $95 (66%) |
| Linode | $192/mo | $143 (74%) |
| AWS Lightsail | $164/mo | $115 (70%) |
| Google Cloud E2 | $231.17/mo | $182.17 (79%) |
16 vCPU cores, 64 GB RAM, 600 GB storage
For power users
| Provider | Their price | You save |
|---|---|---|
| DigitalOcean | $384/mo | $285 (74%) |
| Vultr | $320/mo | $221 (69%) |
| Linode | $384/mo | $285 (74%) |
| AWS Lightsail | $384/mo | $285 (74%) |
| Google Cloud E2 | $474.53/mo | $375.53 (79%) |
Prices checked June 2026. Excludes taxes, credits, backups, bandwidth.
Everything you need to know about launching IPFS (Kubo) on OpenZapps.
IPFS lets you store and share files using a global, peer-to-peer network instead of a single company's servers. Every file gets a unique address based on its content, so it can be found and verified by anyone.
Not at all. OpenZapps handles everything behind the scenes. Once your app is live, you can upload, manage, and share files right from the built-in WebUI — no coding or commands needed.
You pay OpenZapps a flat monthly fee to run the app. There are no hidden charges based on how much data you store or share — just one predictable price.
Files on IPFS are publicly accessible by design — anyone with the content ID can retrieve them. If you need privacy, you can encrypt files before uploading them, or use IPFS for data you intend to share publicly.
Yes. Through OpenZapps, you can connect your own custom domain to your IPFS gateway so others can access your content at your own web address.
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