If you need to transfer files from one computer to another or transfer them to a friend, we are used to using disks, flash drives and similar devices designed for temporary storage of information in the old fashioned way. Unfortunately, they are not only unreliable and inconvenient to use, but also allow you to copy only relatively small documents.
Time passes, everything changes, the Internet has long appeared. Now we usually send documents and photographs as an attached file in an email. But there is a more convenient option for transferring files - Yandex.Disk. By downloading the file once, you can give access to it to an unlimited number of people. One of the most popular questions that arise for users of this service: how can I increase the space on Yandex.Disk?
What it is?
First, let's figure out what Yandex.Disk is and why we need it. In simple terms, this is a kind of virtual repository of information. The technology developed by Yandex in 2012 allows you to both store information and transfer it to other Internet users. In fact, this is a file hosting service, but without ads, viruses and unnecessary banners.
All documents uploaded to Yandex.Disk are stored on the search engine server in complete safety until you delete them yourself. When downloading, each file is automatically scanned by the DrWeb anti-virus system. Thanks to this, any documents can be safely downloaded from the file hosting service.
The Yandex.Disk technology saves space on the local computer. It is also very convenient to share large files with friends, bypassing the limitations of mail servers.
How much space does Yandex.Disk give?
By default, a 3 GB file storage is provided. You can use the place to store files not on your computer, thereby not restricting access to these files from only one PC. In order to view documents at any time, you only need the Internet.
It is also possible to rank the degree of access to each file separately or as a whole to a folder:
- only personal;
- for users to whom you give the link;
- common to all visitors.
Question: How much space can you get on Yandex.Disk if you perform some of the actions described below? Answer: up to 50 GB.
How to increase the space on Yandex.Disk?
The volume provided by default is enough for a start. But if you need to, then Yandex allows you to increase the disk quota in the following ways:
- install the client program on your computer and get another 3 GB as a bonus;
- immediately upload your files to Yandex.Disk and get a bonus of 2 GB;
- Share the promo link with your friends on social networks and get another 3 GB.
If there is not enough space on Yandex.Disk, you can become a member of one of the one-time actions periodically held by the company. By the way, this way you can win not only additional gigabytes, but also other valuable prizes. Stocks often also provide up to 30 GB of additional space at a time. Lotteries are often held on the eve of the holidays. Be sure to subscribe to the service newsletter so as not to miss important information.
You can also increase the space on Yandex.Disk using any program designed to compress files. Before downloading, archive all documents, presentations, games, films, etc. Thanks to compression, they will weigh several times less, therefore, there will be more space on the virtual disk for storing other files.
In order for the allocated space not to end ahead of time, Yandex.Disk must be regularly cleaned of documents that have lost relevance. To do this, select the obsolete files, then select the "Delete" menu item located at the top right. Disk cleanup done!
Service Features
Your documents are always with you. This is very convenient, for example, when working remotely: for fans to complete the task at home or freelancers. Now you don’t even need a flash drive to transfer documents to your home computer.
There is no longer a problem how to archive a file so that it can be sent as an attachment in an email. With the virtual Yandex.Disk, you can simply insert a link to the file in the email.
Imagine the situation: some file is urgently needed. The result of work and salary depend on this, and the computer is broken. Your friend or colleague is ready to provide your PC for work, only the necessary document is missing from it. How to be Unscrew the hard drive, deliver it to a friend, remove the necessary information from the disk, copy it to the friend’s computer. It will take more than one hour. All this can be avoided if you use this file storage. If the provided volume is not enough, there is always the opportunity to get more space on the Yandex Disk.
To start using the virtual service, you must have an account on yandex.ru. If an account has already been created, you can safely use Yandex.Disk and upload your files.
Internal interface
The service allows you to download any type of file: from text to media. You can download documents from Yandex.Disk from other users even if your disk quota is less than theirs. True, the download speed will drop to 64 Gb / s.
To collaborate with other participants, it is possible to create a shared folder. Any user will be able to upload their files to it. This is a great way to increase your space on Yandex.Disk, as well as a great opportunity to organize group work on a project.
Ways to use
The easiest way to start using the virtual Yandex.Disk: go to yandex.ru via any browser, log in to your account, find the “files” tab.
The second way: go through the free Yandex Disk application, previously downloaded from the site. After downloading the file and installing it on a local disk, a separate line will appear in the “My Computer” menu. In this case, you can work with Yandex.Disk, as with any other. All files downloaded and copied to it will be transferred to your virtual space. The synchronization process is fully automated, so it does not need your control and participation.
Yandex.Disk allows you to save time and disk space on your computer, so using this service can be useful to everyone.