Operating system compatibility
Hivenet works across most modern systems—but not all. Here’s a quick look:
Platform | Supported Versions |
Windows | Windows 10 and above |
macOS | macOS 11 (Big Sur) and above |
iOS | iOS 16 and above |
Android | Android 8 and above* |
* Some Android architectures aren't supported. If your device isn’t compatible, you
won’t see the app in the Play Store.
For Compute users: You’ll deploy instances via the web console and connect using SSH—no desktop or mobile apps required.
For Contributors running hivenet-agent: Linux is supported, but FreeBSD and OpenBSD are not.
How Hivenet measures storage
Most devices show file sizes using “round” metric units—like 1MB = 1,000,000 bytes. But computers (and Hivenet) operate in binary, where 1MB = 1,048,576 bytes.
We use this binary-based standard to ensure:
Precision: Closer alignment with how systems actually use storage
Consistency: Uniform measurements across all services
Transparency: What you see in your usage is what’s really happening
It might not sound like a big deal—but it helps keep billing fair and performance reliable.
Maximum filesizes
Currently, Hivenet supports individual file uploads of up to 50 GB. We’ve set this cap to ensure fast, smooth performance across our distributed network—so everyone gets a reliable experience, even during large uploads.
Here’s what you should know:
Desktop (Windows & Mac): You can upload files up to 50 GB. Larger files won’t go through (for now).
Mobile: Uploads work for smaller files—typically a few GB at most—but the app must stay open and active during the process.
Contributions: If you’re contributing storage, there’s no limit to the amount of free space you can offer.
⚠️ Uploading large files takes time and uses your system resources. Things might slow down a bit during the upload—and that’s normal.
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