Flat / TXT hosting
TXT hosting: upload a text file and share a link
Turn a plain-text file into a reading link. Upload from your browser or the CLI, then let readers view, copy, or download your notes.
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Drop your TXT files here
or choose them from your device.
Select TXT filesWhat readers see at your TXT link
Flat displays the UTF-8 text without interpreting it as HTML or Markdown. Readers can enable line wrapping, copy the displayed text, or download the original file.
The screenshot shows a plain-text project handoff. Spacing and line breaks remain part of the source; TXT does not contain document fonts, page layouts, or embedded images.
A single file opens in the viewer. Several files open in the explorer, where readers can choose a file. Public links need no Flat account. Original downloads remain available if a preview cannot load.
The main link opens Flat's viewer. The exact path /handoff.txt serves the original file, without changing its contents.
How to upload TXT files and get a link
Prepare your file
Save the file as UTF-8 in your text editor. Use clear headings, short paragraphs, and explicit dates so the notes remain understandable without a formatted document layout.
Check the text before uploading. If the source comes from an older system, convert its encoding to UTF-8 in your editor and verify special characters rather than changing only the filename.
Publish from your browser or terminal
In your browserGo to uploaderDrop, publish, copy the link.
Drop your finished files into the uploader above, or select them from your device. Enter your email if signed out, then choose "Publish files".
Selected files need unique names and publish at the top level. Use the CLI for folders; the browser uploader does not accept folders or extract ZIPs.
TerminalNode.js 20+One command. Files or folders.
npx -y @getflat/cli deploy ./handoff.txtReplace the example path with your file. Pass a folder to publish related files with their relative paths intact. The CLI prints the published URL.
Check before sharing
Read the published notes, check special characters and line breaks, and try wrapping long lines. Download the original when a recipient needs the complete source file.
Signed-out uploads expire after 1 hour by default. Sign in before expiry to keep them online, or sign in before publishing for no default expiry.
What you can share with TXT hosting
Project handoff notes
Put the file list, review steps, and delivery notes at one URL alongside the assets they describe.
Plain-text instructions
Share steps that readers can copy into their own notes without opening a document editor.
Keep a version, or keep an address.
Share this version
Every upload gets its own link. Publishing revised files creates a new link and leaves the earlier version unchanged. Use the version link when someone needs to review a specific upload.
Update files at one address
Use a named onflat.page address or your own domain. Sign in, then publish with the CLI using --domain. Publish revised files with the same domain to point that address to the new upload.
Named addresses are included on Free. Adding your own domain requires a paid plan. The browser uploader does not set up or repoint these addresses.
TXT hosting questions
Is hosting free, and what are the limits?
Yes. Signed-in Free includes 5 MiB per upload, 1 GiB of storage, and 5 GiB of monthly transfer, with no default expiry. The per-upload limit covers all files in that upload. Paid plans raise these limits.
Do readers need a Flat account?
No. Public links open without a Flat account. Anyone with the link can open the uploaded files. Password-protected links also require the visitor password.
Can I password-protect my upload?
Yes. Password protection is available on every plan. Add --password YOUR_PASSWORD to your CLI deploy command. It protects access to the upload and its files, but does not prevent someone with access from saving a copy. The browser uploader creates public uploads.
Can I replace files without changing the link?
A version link always refers to its original upload. For same-address updates, use a named address or your own domain. Publish revised files with the same --domain value in the CLI to point that address to the new upload.
What happens when an upload expires?
Flat stops serving it. An expired upload cannot be recovered. Signed-out uploads expire after 1 hour by default. For browser uploads, use the sign-in link shown after publishing. For CLI uploads, run npx -y @getflat/cli login. Complete sign-in before expiry to keep the upload online. If you chose a shorter expiry in the CLI, that deadline stays in place.
Can I paste text directly into the uploader?
The uploader accepts files. Save your text as a UTF-8 .txt file, then upload it from your device or publish it with the CLI.
Will links and markup turn into a formatted page?
No. TXT opens as plain text. For a designed page with working navigation, publish a finished HTML file. Markdown source has its own hosting guide below.
How large can an upload be?
Upload allowances depend on your plan and cover all files in the upload. Compare current plan limits. Preview availability also depends on format and processing support. The original file remains available to download if a preview is unavailable.
Can I embed the viewer on another website?
Flat's generated viewer cannot be embedded in an iframe and keeps Flat branding on every plan. Link to the viewer for reading or to the exact file URL for the original.
Another text format?
Find the guide for your text file.
Give your TXT files a link.
Publish your file, check the preview, and share the URL.
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