Megaupload FAQ
The most common questions people search about Megaupload — its shutdown, Kim Dotcom, whether it's coming back, and how this domain relates to it — answered directly below.
Is megaupload.nz the official Megaupload website?
No. megaupload.nz is an unofficial fan recreation of the pre-2012 Megaupload interface, not affiliated with Kim Dotcom, Megaupload Limited, or Mega Limited. Uploads on this site are simulated and disabled.
Is Megaupload back or coming back?
The original Megaupload has not relaunched in any form. It was shut down by the US Department of Justice in January 2012 and its servers were seized. See the full history on the /history page.
What happened to Megaupload files after the shutdown?
Files stored on Megaupload's servers became inaccessible the moment the site was seized in January 2012. They were not migrated or preserved for public access afterward.
Was Megaupload Premium a real thing?
Yes. Megaupload offered a paid Premium membership tier that removed download wait times and speed caps for Premium users, alongside the free tier most visitors used.
What's the difference between Megaupload and Mega (mega.nz)?
Mega is a separate, still-active encrypted cloud storage company launched in January 2013 by the same founder, Kim Dotcom. It has no shared servers, accounts, or files with the original Megaupload.
Where can I send large files for free today?
See the send-large-files-free guide for a step-by-step comparison of current no-signup transfer tools by file size.
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megaupload.nz is an unofficial fan recreation of the pre-2012 interface and is not affiliated with Kim Dotcom, Megaupload Limited, or Mega Limited.