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👤 Introduction for Users

Welcome to TGDCFS! This guide is designed for anyone who wants to use TGDCFS to store, access, and stream files without needing to understand complicated technical jargon.

What is TGDCFS?​

Imagine you have a private cloud storage service—similar to Google Drive or Dropbox—but instead of paying monthly subscription fees for storage, your files are stored safely inside private channels on Telegram or Discord.

TGDCFS (Telegram & Discord Cloud File System) acts as a smart bridge. It connects your computer, phone, or tablet directly to these cloud channels using standard protocols like WebDAV and SFTP.

+------------------+         +-------------------+         +-----------------------+
|  Your Computer   | WebDAV  |      TGDCFS       | Bot API |   Telegram Channel    |
|   / Phone App    | ------->|   Bridge Server   | ------->|           or          |
| (Cyberduck/etc.) |  SFTP   |                   |         |    Discord Channel    |
+------------------+         +-------------------+         +-----------------------+

Why Use TGDCFS?​

  • 📁 Unlimited Storage Capability: Store files of any size without worrying about strict storage caps.
  • 📱 Access Anywhere: Open your files from your computer, iPhone, iPad, or Android device using popular file apps.
  • 🎬 Video & Media Streaming: Stream high-definition videos directly without downloading the whole file first.
  • 🔒 Privacy & Safety: Your files can be automatically encrypted so nobody else—not even Telegram or Discord—can read them.
  • 🔄 Automatic Backups & Redundancy: TGDCFS can mirror your files across multiple channels so you never lose data even if one channel is unavailable.

Key Concepts Made Simple​

Here are a few basic terms you might encounter:

  • Store: A specific private Telegram channel or Discord channel where file chunks are stored.
  • File System: A folder you see on your computer (like Media or Documents) that links to one primary store and optional mirror stores.
  • WebDAV: A standard protocol that lets your computer or phone view TGDCFS like a network drive or folder.
  • SFTP: A safe connection protocol (Secure File Transfer Protocol) used by file transfer programs like WinSCP or Cyberduck.
  • Mini App: A built-in web interface inside Telegram that lets you browse, manage, and inspect your files visually.

What Can You Do Next?​