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What Was SurDoc?
This service has been discontinued, but there are lots of SurDoc alternatives that still give out free cloud storage
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Expand Jump to a Section What Was SurDoc SurDoc Features File Sharing With SurDoc SurDoc discontinued its services in 2016. Keep reading to learn more about what it was like and how other free online storage services compare to it. What Was SurDoc
SurDoc was a free online storage service that started every new user off with 100 GB of storage, enough space to keep thousands of photos and music. Letsupload is similar in that it offers a whopping unlimited space, though if you visit the link above, you'll find several others that we prefer, like Degoo and MEGA. File sharing was also supported, and your account came with free software for your computer and phone. Most cloud storage websites offer these features, too, such as Dropbox and pCloud. SurDoc Features
Signing up gave you access to 100 GB of free storage space immediately that would last one year, after which you had to either pay for more data or earn free space. The maximum storage space you could get with this service without paying a penny was 1 TB. Most cloud storage services let you get more free space at no charge if you invite your friends to join, download their software, etc. This was how SurDoc was and is also how MediaFire works—get 10 GB at the start and work your way up to 50 GB for free. Here are some other features SurDoc supported: Files can be shared with anyone, even non-usersSome shared files can be previewed in a browser before downloading them Multiple files can be uploaded at once via a browserDocuments and images can be exported as a PDF fileAccepts all file typesNo upload file size limit on documents and media files File Sharing With SurDoc
All files in every folder could only be shared with other registered users. This means everyone you shared your files with had to also have a SurDoc account. This was true with one exception only: files you placed in the "My Public Files" folder could be shared with anyone, even public, non-registered users. This is a lot like how Dropbox works. Others, like MediaFire's FileDrop feature and pCloud's public folder, let others send files to your cloud storage account by simply uploading them to the folder of your choice—very handy if you're going to put the files in your account anyway. With SurDoc, you could also share custom folders you created in your account, but you didn't get a URL to use for sharing. Instead, you had to enter the email address of other SurDoc members that should have access to the folder. You could give members access to edit files in your account, or just allow them to download or browse through your files. Like nearly every other free cloud storage service, file sharing with this one could also be done through their mobile app for Android and iOS users. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire 17 Best Free Cloud Storage Services for Backup in 2022 Livedrive Review (Updated for October 2022) What Is Google One? 4 Best Free Online Backup Plans (October 2022) 21 Best Cloud Backup Services Reviewed (October 2022) Zoolz Review (Updated for October 2022) SpiderOak One Backup Review (Updated for October 2022) SugarSync Review (Updated for October 2022) How to Install Microsoft 365 on Your PC The 8 Best Microsoft Office Alternatives of 2022 10 Best Free Email Accounts for 2022 Dropbox vs. Google Drive Dropbox: A Free Online File Storage Account How to Use Amazon Cloud Drive Like an External Hard Drive What Is Cloud Storage? The Best Cloud Storage Options for the iPad Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies