Backspace: A Zero-Cost Unlimited Cloud Storage Platform Leveraging Telegram Bot API Infrastructure
Mrs.Nandhini.A1, Kannan G2
1Assistant professor , Department of Computer Applications, Nehru College of Management, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. ncmnandhini@nehrucolleges.com
2Student of II MCA, Department of Computer Applications, Nehru College of Management, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
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ABSTRACT
Cloud storage has become indispensable in the modern digital ecosystem, yet existing solutions impose significant financial and capacity constraints that limit accessibility. This paper presents BackSpace, an innovative cloud storage platform that leverages Telegram's Bot API infrastructure to provide unlimited storage capacity at zero cost. Unlike conventional cloud storage services that charge subscription fees and impose storage quotas, BackSpace demonstrates a novel architectural approach that separates the storage layer from the management layer, utilizing Telegram's generous file storage capabilities while providing a comprehensive web-based file management interface. The system implements a complete feature set including hierarchical folder organization, secure file sharing with expirable links, advanced search and filtering, trash recovery mechanisms, and multi-device access. Security is maintained through bcrypt password encryption, secure session management, and protected file sharing mechanisms. Performance evaluation demonstrates that the system successfully handles concurrent users and large file transfers while maintaining acceptable response times. The platform has been deployed and tested with real users, validating its viability as a practical alternative to commercial cloud storage services. This research contributes to democratizing cloud storage by eliminating economic barriers while maintaining professional-grade functionality and security standards.
Keywords: Cloud Storage, Telegram API, Web Application, File Management, Zero- Cost Storage, Distributed Storage, Data management.
