I'm trying to find a really straightforward free hosting service for .txt or .xml files that has an API for uploading and downloading files from a VB.Net application I developed. I'm searching for something similar to Pastebin, but I need it to be persistent and not automatically delete files after a specific period. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
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Another option is to create a free website on WordPress.com. You can post your text files there via the API. Just hash them for security and retrieve them when needed; that might work well for you! And remember, you can find web hosting for as low as a dollar a month if you're willing to look.
If total free is a must, GitHub Gist might be your best bet. It's easy to use and gives you a permanent link to your files.
Have you considered using GitHub with a self-hosted runner? It could be a good fit for handling text files through your app.
You could even just build your own simple hosting solution if you're feeling adventurous. Plenty of options out there for doing it on the cheap.
AWS S3 isn't free, but it's super affordable. The S3 Free Tier offers 5 GB of storage with a decent number of requests for the first year, so you might get by without costs if you're starting out.
That’s a solid point! It could last a year for text files without costing anything if you're careful with usage.