Static Files
Static Files is an extension of well-known files that enables new, more powerful use cases
Static files allows you to upload any files into your site and host it at any path. Use it to host PDFs on your domain, serve verification files (e.g. IndexNow API) from any path, or host media files directly on your domain. This feature is available on Pro, Scale and Enterprise plans.
How to upload a static file
Open your dashboard
Select your domain in the sidebar
Go to the “Files” tab
Click on the “+”button
Upload your file and select a path for it (The path should not contain the file name, e.g., if you want to host a PDF on
domain.com/pdfs/example.pdf, set the path to/pdfs)Publish your site
File types
The following table shows the supported file types. If you’d like to upload a file with an extension not listed, please contact us.
Text | Image | Audio & Video | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
PNG | MP3 | EXE | |
TXT | JPG | WAV | ZIP |
CSV | JPEG | OGG | No extension |
JSON | WEBP | MP4 | |
XML | GIF | WEBM | |
MD | AVIF | ||
ICO |
Content disposition
Based on your file content type, we'll instruct the browser if it should render the file or download it. These MIME types will be rendered in the browser:
text/plain
text/xml
application/json
application/pdf
image/* (all image formats)
audio/* (all audio formats)
video/* (all video formats)
For all other formats, we’ll instruct the browser to download the file.
Common Examples
File Path | Description |
|---|---|
| Helps AI agents and LLMs to understand your website. As an example, OpenAI search, Anthropic’s Claude and Perplexity make use of it to provide better search results. Learn more |
| Instructs web crawlers, like search engine bots, which pages or directories they should or should not access. Learn more |
| Defines metadata for integrating an AI plugin, including name, authentication method, API endpoints, and logo. Used by platforms like ChatGPT for discovery and connection. Learn more |
| Enables Universal Links and Shared Web Credentials for iOS apps by allowing Apple to verify domains linked to apps. Learn more |
| Verifies the domain for Apple Pay web transactions, allowing the merchant ID to process payments securely. Learn more |
| Used for Digital Asset Links on Android, enabling app-linking and domain verification. Learn more |
| Declares the decentralized identifier (DID) for AT Protocol services like Bluesky, enabling secure identity resolution. Learn more |
| Custom configuration endpoint for Discord integrations or bot verification, used in some community and guild configurations. Learn more |
| Verifies domain ownership for Google services such as Search Console or Workspace. Learn more |
| Provides contact and vulnerability disclosure information for security researchers. Learn more |
You can find more examples on Wikipedia or well-known.dev.
Can I host files at the root of my domain (like /ads.txt or /llms.txt)?
Yes. You can upload a file and set its path so it’s served from the exact URL you need, including root-level paths.
How many files can I upload?
The number of files you can upload depends on your site plan. You can check these limits on our pricing page.
What happens if my file type isn’t supported?
You’ll see an error when uploading. If you need additional formats, please contact support via the link above.
Will the file open in the browser or download automatically?
It depends on the file’s MIME type. Common text, JSON, PDF, image, audio, and video types will render in the browser. Other formats will download automatically.[1]
Can I organize files under folders like /pdfs/… or /.well-known/…?
Yes. Set the path to a folder such as
/pdfsor/.well-known, then the file will be served under that path.
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