Do you have a DropBox account? They are free and you can host whatever files you like on there and make them available from the Public folder.
To set up a Dropbox account and host a file for public viewing, follow these steps:
### Step 1: Set Up a Dropbox Account
1. **Go to the Dropbox Website:**
- Open your web browser and navigate to [Dropbox](
https://www.dropbox.com).
2. **Sign Up:**
- Click on the "Sign up" button.
- Enter your first name, last name, email address, and create a password. Alternatively, you can sign up using your Google account.
3. **Agree to Terms:**
- Read the Dropbox terms of service and privacy policy, then check the box to agree.
4. **Click "Create an account":**
- Follow any additional prompts to complete the account creation process.
### Step 2: Upload a File
1. **Log In to Your Dropbox Account:**
- Go to [Dropbox](
https://www.dropbox.com) and click on the "Sign in" button.
- Enter your email and password to log in.
2. **Upload a File:**
- Once logged in, click on the "Upload" button, usually found on the right side of the homepage.
- Select "Files" from the dropdown menu.
- Choose the file you want to upload from your computer and click "Open" or "Upload".
### Step 3: Make the File Public
1. **Locate the File:**
- After the file is uploaded, navigate to the file in your Dropbox.
2. **Share the File:**
- Click on the "Share" button next to the file you want to make public.
3. **Create a Link:**
- In the sharing menu, click on "Create link".
- If the link isn’t automatically set to be viewable by anyone with the link, you may need to adjust the link settings. Click on "Link settings" or similar options.
4. **Copy the Link:**
- Once the link is created, click "Copy link" to copy it to your clipboard.
### Step 4: Share the Link
- **Distribute the Link:**
- Share the copied link with anyone you want to view the file. They will be able to access and view the file without needing a Dropbox account.
### Additional Tips
- **Folder Sharing:**
- If you want to share multiple files, consider creating a folder, uploading all files to that folder, and then sharing the folder link.
- **Link Settings:**
- In the link settings, you can manage permissions, such as allowing viewers to comment or download the file.
- **Using Dropbox App:**
- You can also perform these actions using the Dropbox desktop or mobile app. The process is similar with options available for uploading, sharing, and managing link settings.
By following these steps, you'll be able to set up a Dropbox account, upload a file, and share it publicly for anyone to view.
