Here, I will provide a detailed explanation of how to use the highly popular overseas file uploader, Rapidgator.
(こちらは英語版のRapidgator使用法の解説です。日本語版のRapidgator使用法の解説はこちら）
1.What is “Rapidgator”?
“Rapidgator” is an overseas file uploader. It has been around for over 10 years, making it one of the oldest services in the category of overseas uploaders. It’s quite rare, considering many uploaders tend to shut down within a few years.
Rapidgator 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.
Rapidgator Pricing Structure
| 1 TB | 2 TB | 4 TB | 6 TB | 12 TB | 24 TB | |
| 30days | $14.99 | $29.99 | $39.99 | $49.99 | ||
| 60days | $29.99 | $39.99 | $49.99 | |||
| 90days | $39.99 | $49.99 | $99.99 | |||
| 180days | $49.99 | $99.99 | $199.99 | |||
| 365days | $99.99 | $199.99 |
Rapidgator offers a variety of plans where you can choose both the “number of days” and the “bandwidth.” Unlike many other uploaders that do not allow you to choose bandwidth, this option makes Rapidgator ideal for heavy users.
However, one important thing to note is that if the bandwidth is the same, the price remains the same regardless of the duration.
For example, in the table above, the 180-day plan with 24TB and the 365-day plan with 24TB are priced the same. Generally, it would be more cost-effective to purchase a plan with a longer duration if the bandwidth is the same.
Bandwidth
Many uploaders have a daily limit on how many gigabytes you can download, but with Rapidgator, the daily bandwidth is unlimited. This is convenient for those who want to download large files all at once.
However, be aware that if you use up your purchased bandwidth, you won’t be able to download files with your premium account anymore. In that case, you’ll need to purchase a new premium account.
Tips: What is Bandwidth?
Simply put, bandwidth refers to the total amount of data you can download. It’s similar to the data limit on your mobile phone plan.
For example, if you choose a 30-day plan with 1TB of bandwidth, it means you can download up to 1TB of files at high speed during that period.
Recommended Plan
The recommended plan is the 180-day plan with 6TB of bandwidth.
| 1 TB | 2 TB | 4 TB | 6 TB | 12 TB | 24 TB | |
| 30days | $14.99 | $29.99 | $39.99 | $49.99 | ||
| 60days | $29.99 | $39.99 | $49.99 | |||
| 90days | $39.99 | $49.99 | $99.99 | |||
| 180日days | $49.99 | $99.99 | $199.99 | |||
| 365days | $99.99 | $199.99 |
Generally, with subscription plans, the longer the duration, the better the cost efficiency per day. However, as you can see from the price list, the cost per day for the 180-day plan (6TB) is almost the same as that of the 365-day plan (12TB).
Sometimes, people buy a long-term plan like the 365-day plan but end up not using it as much as they expected. That’s why it’s better to go with the 180-day plan (6TB). Additionally, while there are 180-day plans with 12TB or 24TB of bandwidth, these are likely unnecessary unless you’re an extremely heavy user.
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: Rapidgator Official Website
Start by creating an account using the URL above.
Enter your email address and password, then click the “Registration” button. After that, you will receive an account activation email at the email address you provided. Click the URL in the email to activate your account.
This completes the registration process.
Purchase a Premium Account
Overseas file uploaders like Rapidgator accept payments via credit card or cryptocurrencies. If you prefer not to use a credit card on an overseas uploader or if you don’t own any cryptocurrencies, you can use a reseller instead. → How to Use a Reseller
(Update): As of late May 2023, credit card payments have been discontinued on Rapidgator. Therefore, we recommend purchasing through a reseller.
Please note that credit card payments on Rapidgator may be reinstated in the future, so be sure to check for the latest updates.
URL: Rapidgator Official Website
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 Rapidgator 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 Rapidgator
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 Rapidgator website.
Click on “Premium” in the header.
Click on the “enter coupon” button within the red box.
A screen will appear where you can enter your code or coupon. Input the code you purchased from the reseller and click “Activate.”
③The code or coupon will be activated, and you will become a premium member.
How to Download Files
1.Find the file link you want to download.
2.Click on the “High-Speed Download” option.
3.You will be redirected to the download page. Click the “download” button to start the download.
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
Rapidgator is a well-established and leading overseas file uploader, and it is compatible with a vast number of websites. In fact, if a site supports KatFile or MexaShare, it almost certainly supports Rapidgator as well.
On the other hand, the only content that Rapidgator typically doesn’t support are more extreme video files (not illegal content) that are prohibited by its terms of service. For such content, platforms with more lenient terms, like Fileboom or Takefile, are available. If you subscribe to both Rapidgator and either Fileboom or Takefile, you should be able to cover almost all your needs.
Rapidgator Official website
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