Here, I will provide a detailed explanation of how to use the highly popular overseas file uploader, Katfile.
(こちらは英語版のKatFiles使用法の解説です。日本語版のKatFiles使用法の解説はこちら）
1.What is “KatFiles”?
“Katfile” is a file uploader. It’s quite rare, considering many uploaders tend to shut down within a few years.
Katfile is known for its high link survival rate, and files tend to remain available for a long time. Additionally, as an established service, it offers a wide variety of files.
The benefits of purchasing a premium account include:
①The ability to download at high speed.
②No waiting time or captcha required for downloads.
③The ability to download a larger amount of data compared to free accounts.
④Access to files that are available for premium users only.
KatFiles Pricing Structure
| 30days | $22.99 |
| 60days | $41.99 |
| 365days | $156.99 |
| Life Time | $799.99 |
The KatFile plans are structured as described above.
What stands out is that there are ultra-long-term plans, such as the Lifetime (permanent) plan. Resellers on Yahoo Auctions even offer 10,000-day plans.
While there is a perspective that paying a high upfront fee could be a good deal if you can use the service for life, there is also the risk that overseas file hosting services might suddenly shut down. Personally, I find it a bit concerning to purchase a plan longer than one year.
Therefore, among the plans, I would recommend the 365-day plan.
Bandwidth
The daily download bandwidth for “KatFile” is 200GB.
This means that with a monthly plan, you can download up to 6TB. While the price is slightly higher compared to services like Rapidgator or MEXASHARE, the increased bandwidth makes it a recommended option for heavy users of overseas file hosting services.
Tips: What is bandwidth?
Simply put, it’s the amount of data you can download. It’s similar to the data allowance on a mobile phone.
For example, if you have a 30-day plan with 1TB of bandwidth, it means you can download files at high speed up to a total of 1TB.
Is the PLG Premium Link Generator Usable?
There are websites called Premium Link Generators (PLG) that allow you to perform premium downloads from multiple overseas uploaders at a low cost.
For example： Deepbird
However, using these PLGs also requires money, and recently, many uploaders have been intensifying their efforts to counter PLGs, making downloads through PLGs increasingly unstable each year.
Therefore, if you’re looking for a PLG Premium Link Generator for Rapidgator, it’s recommended to purchase directly from the official source.
Steps for Purchasing and Activating a Premium Account
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to purchase and activate a premium account.
Create an Account
URL: KatFile
Start by creating an account using the URL above.
Click on the “Sign Up” button at the top.
The registration page will be displayed, so follow the instructions on the screen and enter the required information.
With this, the registration is complete.
Purchase a Premium Account
The method of using a reseller will be explained in the next section.
URL: KatFile
Choose the pricing plan you want to purchase from the site above.
Select “Buy Premium” from the top menu.
The list of plans will be displayed.
This time, let’s try purchasing the “30-day plan” using a VISA payment. Click on the VISA option to proceed to the payment screen.
A screen like this will be displayed. Enter your card information and other details, then click the red “Pay” button to purchase the premium account.
URL: KatFile
How to Use a Reseller
The resellers introduced here are specifically for users in Japan. Rapidgator has resellers for various countries, including the United States and Turkey, so if you need support in your native language, please use the appropriate reseller for your country.
Below are the resellers available for Japan. When you purchase a plan from one of these resellers, you will receive a code consisting of alphanumeric characters.
How to Activate a Code or Coupon Purchased from a Reseller on KatFiles
①Purchase a premium account from a reseller through platforms like Yahoo Auctions and obtain the coupon code (a string of characters like “abcde12345”).
②Activate the purchased code or coupon on the KatFile website.
Click on “My Account” at the top.
On the “My Account” screen, enter the code or coupon purchased from the reseller into the “Apply Premium Key” and click“ Apply.”
This will activate the code or coupon, allowing you to become a premium member.
How to Download Files
Here is the English translation of the steps:
①Click on “Start Download” to begin the download.
②Find the link to the desired file.
③Click on the “Premium Download” option under the download types.
④Check the “I’m not a robot” box and complete the reCAPTCHA image verification.
Important Points to Consider When Using a VPN
While it’s not certain that VPN usage is the direct cause, there have been reports of users encountering messages like “IP Banned” and being unable to log in to their accounts when accessing overseas file uploaders through a VPN. Although this was not the case with Rapidgator for me personally, I have experienced it several times with Daofile and KatFile.
When such a message appears, waiting for some time or contacting the service’s support to have the IP ban lifted has allowed me to regain access to my account.
(Column) Use a VPN When Utilizing Overseas File Uploaders!
When using overseas file uploaders, it’s recommended to use a VPN to protect yourself legally and to prevent personal information leaks.
What is a VPN?
A VPN allows you to access the internet through servers provided by the VPN company. As a result, the IP address recorded by websites is that of the VPN company. For example, if you connect to a server in South Korea from Japan and access a website, the site will see a South Korean IP address instead of a Japanese one.
Among VPNs, those known as “no-log VPNs” are particularly recommended as they can anonymize your online activity.
Here are some recommended VPNs
NordVPN
ExpressVPN
Summary
KatFile is slightly more expensive than services like Rapidgator, but it offers greater bandwidth, making it a recommended choice for heavy users of overseas file hosting services.
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