Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
General
What is 123lala?
123lala is a leading online storage and web hosting service provider. We provide free file storage service with simple uploading and downloading process. Beside this free service, we also offer hot dedicated server deals for webmasters to host their high traffic volume website.
When should I use 123lala?
Whenever you need to send/store a file that is too large for e-mail. 123lala enable you to access your personal file from a different computer and/or location without having to carry around a USB stick.
Upload and Storage
To upload a file, please follow these steps:
- From our upload page (Home Page), select a file by clicking the "Browse" button. When the file dialog box prompt up, you can then select a photo, audio, video or personal document from your own computer. The maximum file size is 1,000 MB.
- (Please note that, after clicking “Ok” to select a file, another row appear underneath. You can select another file to upload if you wish. The system allow up to 10 files per upload.)
- You may choose to enter the recipient e-mail address (optional), each recipient will be sent the download link of the file.
- Click the "Upload" button to start uploading the file. You will see the progress of the file transfer. Please don't close your browser window while uploading or it will cancel the upload. (If you would like to go to another link on our page or view an advertising, please ‘right click’ and open the link in a new window to avoid interruption to the upload process)
How many times can my files be downloaded from 123lala?
You can download as many times as you like. There is no limit on the number times you can download files.
What is the maximum file size I can upload?
The maximum file size you can download is 100MB. However, you can upload file size up to 1,000MB. Files that are above 100MB will be break into parts with each part have file size of 100MB. Each part would have a different download link. However if you have the link to one of the part, when you go to 123lala.com to download, all the related parts will be display as well.
Can I upload more than one file at a time?
You can upload up to 10 files at a time.
Where do I see the link of my uploaded file?
The download link will be displayed after upload is completed, along with the delete link. You can use the delete link to delete the file you have uploaded.
Can I include links to uploaded images directly in HTML files?
Unfortunately, you can not! We provide this free service and have to ensure that our traffic can be paid for. If the images were embedded directly, we would have no way of showing any advertising.
I entered my e-mail address with my upload. Will I receive spam?
No, 123lala will never disclose your e-mail address to any third parties.
Download
I cannot open a downloaded file: I get asked for a password, a program to open the file with, or a missing "codec". Help!
Please ask the person you received the download link from for details about the file format, required codec and/or password. We have no way of finding them out for you.
Can I browse your huge file archive?
You can only download files if you have the download link. However, we only display the top100 (most download) public files.
Why is my download slow?
Depending on packet roundtrip time and packet loss to our servers, your download may be slow. This may also depend on the time of day, so trying again at a different time may solve your problem.