Question 1

How do I set up Copyparty behind an Nginx reverse proxy with HTTPS?

Accepted Answer

Configure Nginx to proxy_pass to Copyparty's HTTP port (default 3923), ensure X-Forwarded-For and X-Forwarded-Proto headers are set, and use SSL certificates. Example configs are provided in contrib/nginx/copyparty.conf.

Question 2

Copyparty or Nextcloud for a personal file server?

Accepted Answer

Copyparty is lighter and faster for basic file sharing with multi-protocol support and resumable uploads, while Nextcloud offers more integrated apps like calendars and contacts. Choose based on whether you need simplicity or a full productivity suite.

Question 3

Can Copyparty handle uploading files larger than 4GB?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Copyparty's up2k uploader has no filesize limit and uses chunking to handle large files efficiently, even through proxies like Cloudflare that impose request size limits, as noted in the upload section.

Question 4

How do I enable audio transcoding to Opus for mobile playback?

Accepted Answer

Install FFmpeg, then use URL parameters like ?tar&opus when downloading folders to transcode audio on the fly, or configure the media player in the browser UI for streaming, as explained in the zip downloads and media player sections.

Question 5

Is Copyparty secure enough to expose to the internet?

Accepted Answer

With proper configuration like user accounts, HTTPS via reverse-proxy, and IP-based bans, it can be secure. However, always use strong passwords and avoid exposing weak protocols like SMB, as warned in the security notes.

Question 6

How to configure per-folder permissions for different users?

Accepted Answer

Use the -v flag with syntax like -v /path:url:r,user1:rw,user2, or create a YAML config file with accs sections, as detailed in the accounts and volumes documentation with examples.

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