WeTransfer Not Working? Try This Instead
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WeTransfer is generally reliable, but it does go down, and when you need to send a file right now, waiting isn't an option. Common issues include failed uploads, slow transfers, "something went wrong" errors, and emails that never arrive. Here's what to do when WeTransfer isn't cooperating.
Upload Files NowWhy storage.to?
Works Right Now
storage.to is up and ready. If WeTransfer is down or failing, upload your file here and get a link in seconds.
25GB vs 3GB
WeTransfer Free allows 3GB and 10 transfers per 30 days (September 2026). storage.to gives you 25GB per file, enough for the file that was probably failing on WeTransfer anyway.
Link-Based, Not Email-Based
WeTransfer emails often end up in spam or never arrive. storage.to gives you a link, paste it anywhere you want.
No Email Required
WeTransfer now needs an account and an emailed verification code before you can send. Here you skip that. Upload, get a link, share it your way.
How It Works
Upload to storage.to
Go to storage.to and drag your file in. Any size up to 25GB, no account needed.
Copy the Link
Your download link is ready immediately. No email delivery to wait for.
Send It Your Way
Paste the link in the email you were going to send via WeTransfer. Or in Slack, WhatsApp, wherever.
Perfect For
Emergency File Transfers
When WeTransfer is down and you need to send a file right now.
Email Not Arriving
WeTransfer emails stuck in spam? Use a direct link instead.
Files Over 3GB
Hitting WeTransfer's 3GB or 10-transfer free limit? storage.to handles up to 25GB per file.
Slow Uploads
WeTransfer upload crawling? Try storage.to, powered by Cloudflare CDN.
Deadline Pressure
When a client is waiting and your usual tool isn't cooperating.
Upload Failures
WeTransfer "something went wrong" error? Upload the file here instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is WeTransfer not working?
Common causes include server outages, network issues, browser compatibility problems, ad blockers interfering with uploads, a verification code email that never arrives, or hitting the free plan's 3GB or 10-transfers-per-30-days limit. Check downdetector.com for current outage reports.
Is storage.to a good WeTransfer replacement?
For link-based file sharing, yes. storage.to has a higher free limit (25GB vs 3GB), no account or email requirement, and no pop-ups. It doesn't have WeTransfer's email delivery and notification features.
Will my recipient get an email notification?
No. storage.to generates a download link, you share it yourself via email, chat, or any other method. There's no built-in email notification system.
How reliable is storage.to?
Files are stored on Cloudflare R2 and delivered via their global CDN. Cloudflare runs one of the world's largest networks, so uptime and speed are excellent.
Do I need an account?
No. Upload immediately, get a link, share it. No account, no email, no signup on either side.
Send Your File Right Now
WeTransfer not cooperating? Upload up to 25GB here and get a link in seconds. Free, no account.
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