Frequently Asked Questions
What is SwfBox?
Is SwfBox free?
How many files can I upload?
Where is your hosting located?
What software does SwfBox use?
What type of file management structure do you employ?
What are the requirements of SwfBox on the clientside?
What is the maximum size of a swf I can upload at anyone time?
Sometimes when I view some swf files the author names have special colours, what do they mean?
Account Questions
I lost my password, how can I get a new one?
I never received my activation email, can I get a new one?
Miscellaneous
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What is SwfBox?
SwfBox is a simple online sharing / publishing tool for Adobe Flash swf files. Visit the tour page here for a
video demo.
Is SwfBox free?
SwfBox is 100% free.
How many files can I upload?
Each account by default is given 200MB storage. You can use the disk meter to see how much
used space your'e currently taking up. Delete any unwanted files when you start running out of storage.
Where is your hosting located?
We only use dedicated servers provided by Softlayer.com
What software does SwfBox use?
SwfBox runs on a customed coded framework.
I lost my password, how can I get a new one?
You can create a recovery request here.
What type of file management structure do you employ?
We allow users to create folders / categories to organize their files.
What are the requirements of SwfBox on the clientside?
Users will require a modern web browser with JavaScript enabled and the Adobe flash player plugin.
I never received my activation email, can I get a new one?
Yes. Firstly ensure that the activation email hasn't been sent to your junk mail folder. If you still can't
see it you can use the resend activation tool located here.
Sometimes when I view some swf files the author names have special colours, what do they mean?
This signifies someone who has either helped or is currently maintaining SwfBox. Red indicates admin, blue indicates beta tester.
Abuse
To contact us about any abuse of our service please email abuse[@]swfbox.org.
What is the maximum size of a swf I can upload at anyone time?
30 megabytes.