Overview

ddownload is a file hosting and sharing service that exposes an API for uploading files, checking account stats, and managing stored files programmatically. It uses API key authentication and targets developers who need to integrate bulk file hosting and download link generation into their applications. Responses follow a simple JSON structure with a numeric status field.

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Beginner Tip

Get your API key from the ddownload account dashboard. All requests require the key parameter in the query string. Test with the ACCOUNT_INFO operation first to confirm authentication is working before attempting file uploads.

Available Data

Use case: Integrate file sharing and storage data into web and mobile applications
ddownload data via REST API
JSON-formatted response data
Requires API key authentication

Example Response

JSON Response
{
  "file_id": "f_abc123",
  "filename": "document.pdf",
  "size_bytes": 1048576,
  "mime_type": "application/pdf",
  "download_url": "https://example.com/files/f_abc123",
  "created_at": "2025-01-15T10:00:00Z"
}

Field Reference

status HTTP-style status code: 200 for success, 403 for authentication failure
storage_left Remaining storage quota in bytes available for the account
traffic_left Remaining bandwidth in bytes for the current billing period
filescount Total number of files currently stored in the account

Implementation Example

// ⚠️ Note: This URL may be a documentation page. Check official docs for actual API endpoint.
const url = "https://ddownload.com/api";
// Replace headers or query params with the values required by this API.
const response = await fetch(url, {
  headers: {
  "X-API-Key": "YOUR_API_KEY"
  }
});
if (!response.ok) throw new Error(`Request failed: ${response.status}`);
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);

What Can You Build?

Note: These code examples are AI-generated and unverified. Always refer to the official API documentation for accurate usage.

Common Errors & Troubleshooting

status 403 on all requests API key is missing or incorrect in the request URL
Add key=YOUR_API_KEY as a query parameter to every request URL.
Upload fails silently File was sent as a raw body instead of multipart/form-data
Use multipart/form-data encoding with the file field named 'file' when uploading via the API.
Download link expires immediately Free account links have very short default expiry times
Review your account tier limits; paid plans allow configuring longer or permanent link durations.

Matrix Score Breakdown

🌐 Reachability 30/30
⚡ Speed 10/20
🔒 Security 15/15
🛠 Developer XP 12/20
✓ Reliability 10/15

Partially tested on Apr 5, 2026

Technical Specifications

Auth API Key
HTTPS REQUIRED
CORS UNKNOWN
Difficulty Intermediate
Verified: 2026-04-04

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