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What is the best way to host/upload gifs/mp4s/videos for Lemmy posts? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by Thanks4Nothing@lemmy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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My major struggle with Lemmy right now is that it is near impossible to post a video/gif/mp4 without having another account on a hosting provider. Reddit handled this very well, and I am concerned that if there isn't an easy solution on Lemmy, it won't work for many people as an alternative to Reddit.

For example, I made a few video/gif memes. I couldn't upload the mp4 or gif version to any of the 3 instances I joined. I went to imgur, but it requires a log in, and the link takes you to my profile. I tried giphy and another gif hosting site, but there is time/size limits.

Am I missing something? I know storage isn't free/unlimited on Lemmy, I totally get that the people hosting instnaces have server costs and shouldn't foot the bill...but something's got to give.

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[–] 0x4E4F@lemmy.fmhy.ml 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Use catbox.moe. Don't know how long it holds the data though.

[–] Thanks4Nothing@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 year ago

This looks like it will work for me, thanks! I do still feel like not having a more baked in solution will be an issue for many.