4shared - File storage & sharing

Search for files within a large 4shared library, upload them to your cloud storage, save on device, and share with friends - almost instantly with 4shared for Android.

Access music, videos, books, games, and other files at 4shared for offline use on your smartphone or tablet using 4shared for Android, a free and user-friendly mobile application. Easily find and save these files, as well as transfer and share them with others through simple steps.

The app features robust music and video streaming options that allow you to listen to songs, live streams, and watch multiple videos directly on your Android device.

Key Features:

• Quick file search: Easily explore the vast 4shared library with millions of files by entering keywords or selecting file categories and applying search filters for quicker results.

• One-tap save: Save found files to your cloud storage and device in one tap for offline access.

• Instant file sharing and transfer: Share files with friends via email, messaging apps, or directly transfer to nearby devices seamlessly.

• Music and video streaming: Enjoy playing songs, creating live music streams, and watching videos in high quality within the app.

• Free cloud storage: Access files from your 4shared account, upload new files from your device or the library for sharing and future use.

• Convenient app chat: Communicate with friends through the app chat, exchange media files, and receive alerts about your account updates.

• Ad-free experience: Subscribe to 4shared PRO membership for an ad-free experience.

4shared Beginner's Guide

1. Sign up for 4shared

Only registered and verified 4shared users, who are logged in their accounts, can download files, shared by other users and available in 4shared Search results.

Sign up for 4shared by clicking the "Sign up" button in the upper menu bar at 4shared.com, and fill in a simple registration form.

Verify your account by clicking the verification link, sent to your e-mail, upon your 4shared account creation.

Sign in to your 4shared account using your login password credentials.

Update personal information, password and other settings in the "Account Overview" section of the "Settings" menu in your 4shared account anytime you need.

2. Upload files and folders

As soon as you sign up for 4shared, you get access to your virtual drive where can create folders/subfolders, and upload files for storing and sharing.

Upload files to your 4shared account, except illegal, pornographic, copyrighted materials, etc. listed in 4shared Terms of Use.

The most popular types of files that may be shared are: documents, music, video files, images, zip files, etc.

Upload to a specified folder in your 4shared account by opening the folder and selecting one of the options in the drop-down Upload menu.

Try out 4shared Desktop to simplify the routine process of uploading hundreds files to your account.

3. Share files and folders

The files/folders in your 4shared account, which meet the 4shared Terms of Use, can be shared with all verified 4shared users using the securely generated file download links.

Get a file/folder download link in the “Share” menu by clicking the “Share” icon on/right to the file/folder.

Available sharing options at 4shared include: sharing a file/ folder via e-mail and Facebook, HTML and Forum file/folder links for posting at blogs or forums and file/folder embed codes.

4shared Folder Sharing features also imply a possibility to assign a public/private status to a specific folder, set up "View/Upload & Edit" access permissions to particular users and protect it with a password.

Direct download links are only available for 4shared Premium users.

4. File/folder download at 4shared

4shared is not only a capacious storage but also a perfect place where you can download your own files, or those shared with you by other people.

File/folder download at 4shared is super-easy, as you only need to find a file you need and click the "Download" button at the file download page.

File download from your 4shared account is also effortless: tick a file/folder and click the “Download” button in the upper menu.

Multiple file/folder download implies that the files/folders will be downloaded as an archive file on your computer.

Using 4shared Desktop tool, you can simplify and manage the download of multiple files and folders.

5. Search for files

As a 4shared user, you can upload, store and share your files. This also implies that your files, open for public access, will be available for search and download for other 4shared users and, vice versa, you can use the 4shared Search feature to find a file you need.

Search for files at 4shared easily by entering the search keyword in "Search" bar at the 4shared Search page or begin with selecting a specific file category for your search.

Specify your search: define file type (mp3, mpeg, jpg or else) and the file size range.

Sorting options enable grouping 4shared search results the way you need, based on file size, upload date, etc.

File details and preview are available at the file download page.Simply click the file link in the list of search results to open it.

6. Enjoy benefits

As a 4shared user, you can enjoy using a wide array of beneficial features in your account and at the service website, including the following:

Profile customization. You can customize your profile page design and description directly in your 4shared account settings.

Social features. You can exchange private messages with other 4shared users and post comments to public files.

Streaming of media files. You can preview media files and stream audio at the 4shared website.

Cutting-edge 4shared mobile apps. You can access and manage your account using 4shared mobile applications for Android, iOS, Windows Phone, Symbian and more.

Using the mobile app

How to register?

If you don't have a 4shared account yet, you can easily register to get one directly from your device

    1. Download 4shared from the Google Play Store

    2. Tap the app icon to open it

    3. Tap Sign Up.

    4. Enter your first and last name

    5. Enter your valid email

    6. Enter your password.

    7. Tap Create Account

    8. Verify your email using the verification link sent to you

How to log in?

    1. Tap the 4shared icon to open the app.

    2. Tap Log In

    3. Enter the email associated with your 4shared account

    4. Enter your account password

    5. Tap Log In

How to turn on/off automatic camera uploads?

If you want to turn on/off automatic camera uploads in 4shared:

    1. Open 4shared

    2. Tap the °°° icon at the bottom.

    3. Tap Settings

    4. Select On/Off in the Camera Upload area.

How to log out?

    1. Open 4shared

    2. Click the Settings icon

    3. Click the Exit button at the bottom of the screen

The app may request permissions for the following reasons:

• Photos & Video: Enables photo & video uploads and downloads between your Android device and 4shared account.

• Music & Audio: Allows music & audio uploads, streaming, and downloads between the device and 4shared account.

• Location: Utilized for direct file sharing with nearby devices, streaming live broadcasts, and searching for popular files in your region.

• Notification: Enables the app to notify you of messages and updates.

• Contacts: Used for reading contact lists to facilitate file sharing and chatting within the app.

• Phone: Reads ongoing call status to pause streamed music during calls.

While permissions are optional, it is recommended to grant them for optimal app performance and access to its full capabilities.