Does Megaupload still work or is there an alternative?
I remember I used to use Megaupload to share large files with my coworkers. Now I need to do the same thing but I don't know if it's still around or what to use instead.
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If you need to share large work files, WeTransfer is super practical because it doesn't require the other person to create an account - you just drop the file and send them the link!
Google Drive is still the most reliable if you want everyone to be able to access everything from the same place anytime, but WeTransfer is great when it's a one-off thing and you don't want to complicate anyone's life with sign-ups.
No, Megaupload shut down years ago, I think it was back in 2012 due to legal issues. Nowadays most people use Google Drive, Dropbox or OneDrive to share work files, which are way more reliable and secure. What kind of files do you need them for and how often are we talking about sharing, because depending on that maybe something different would work better for you?
Forget about looking for Megaupload on the internet because there are tons of fake sites using that name to scam people.
For sharing large files with colleagues, Google Drive works fine if it's with people you trust, but if you need something more secure for work in 2026 I'd say use Tresorit or Sync.com because they encrypt everything end-to-end. Most of my colleagues use that precisely because we don't want just anyone seeing our files.
Megaupload disappeared over a decade ago, so there's no way to get it back. The services the previous answers mention work fine, but I'll give you an additional perspective: if what you need is to share occasional files with colleagues without everyone having to create accounts or have permanent access to a folder, there are lighter options than setting up a whole Drive.
Wetransfer and similar services (like Tresorit or Sync.com) are excellent for that, especially if you're working with people outside your organization or want temporary control over who accesses what. You upload the file, generate a link, share it and you're done. Google Drive has the problem that if someone accesses a shared folder, they see everything inside unless you configure specific permissions for each file, which gets tedious.
The important thing is to avoid any site that shows up when you search "Megaupload" directly. There are tons of fraudulent clones that take advantage of people still searching for that name out of nostalgia. If someone offers you "Megaupload 2.0" or stuff like that in ads, be extra suspicious. Stick to known services: Google, Dropbox, Microsoft, or if you want something more focused on security, the paid options I mentioned. It depends on how sensitive the files are and how often you're sharing them.
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