1# faq
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3## what is sublimated?
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5a cloud platform for your files. sync from Mac (or push with git), and everything is versioned, rendered, and shareable with a link. notes, photos, websites, documents, data — all in one place.
5a place for your files on the web. install the Mac app, pick a folder in Finder, and everything inside is live at sublimated.com — notes, photos, websites, documents, data. every change saved automatically, every version browsable. no terminal, no deploy buttons, no build pipelines.
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7## how does hosting work?
7## do I need to know git?
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9your files are stored on Cloudflare R2 in the EU. when you push a file, it's live immediately. static sites (zola, mdx) build in <1 second via WASM. no build queue, no CI pipeline.
9no. the Mac app syncs your files through Finder. save a file, it's online. you never need to open a terminal. git is there under the hood for developers who want it, but it's completely optional.
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11## how does it work?
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13the Mac app watches your folder and syncs changes in the background. files appear on sublimated.com in seconds. static sites (zola, mdx) build automatically in <1 second via WASM. no build queue, no CI.
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15## where is my data?
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13EU (Ireland). all storage, database, and compute run in Cloudflare's EU region. data never leaves the EU unless you explicitly share a public link.
17EU (Ireland). all storage, database, and compute run on Cloudflare in the EU. data never leaves the EU unless you explicitly share a public link.
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19## is it private?
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21private by default. only you can see your files unless you explicitly share them. you control access per folder — public, private, or shared with specific people.
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23## custom domains?
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17yes. every folder can have a `*.sublimated.com` subdomain (e.g. `kanapka.sublimated.com`) or your own domain (e.g. `mysite.com`). set up via config.yml or the settings UI. see the [domains guide](guides/domains.md).
25yes. every folder can have a `*.sublimated.com` subdomain (e.g. `kanapka.sublimated.com`) or your own domain (e.g. `mysite.com`). set up via config file or the settings UI. see the [domains guide](guides/domains.md).
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27## is it free?
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29sublimated is in early access. currently free during the preview period.
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31## what file types are supported?
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33markdown, obsidian vaults, photos, videos, PDFs, typst, LaTeX, spreadsheets (xlsx, csv), jupyter notebooks, marimo notebooks, mermaid diagrams, d2 diagrams, excalidraw, geojson maps, zola sites, mdx pages, marp/reveal.js presentations, and plain files of any type.
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27## is it private?
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29private by default. only you can see your files unless you explicitly share them. you control access per folder — public, private, or shared with specific people.
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35## how does versioning work?
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33every change creates a new version. you can browse, compare, or restore any previous version. under the hood, it's git — you can clone any folder with a standard git client.
37every change creates a new version automatically. you can browse, compare, or restore any previous version from the web. under the hood it's git, so you can also clone any folder with a standard git client if you want.
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39## how is it different from netlify / vercel / static.app?
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37sublimated is not just a static host. it's a versioned file platform that also serves websites. you get git history, file rendering, photos, notes, and static sites — all from the same folder. no build config, no deploy step, no CI.
41sublimated is not a static host — it's a file platform. you get versioning, file rendering, photos, notes, and websites all from the same folder. no build config, no deploy step, no CI pipelines. just files in Finder.
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39## is there an API?
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41yes. REST API at `api.sublimated.com`. create spaces, manage files, versions, branches, domains, and access rules programmatically. auth via bearer tokens.
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43## mac app?
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45[download from the App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sublimated/id6757111538). sync any folder — changes appear on sublimated.com in seconds. iPhone app coming soon.
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47## git support?
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49every URL path is a git repo. clone any folder: `git clone https://sublimated.com/yourspace/folder.git`. push with standard git. see the [git docs](git/).
49every URL path is a git repo. `git clone https://sublimated.com/yourspace/folder.git`. push with standard git. see the [git docs](git/).
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51## is there an API?
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53yes. REST API at `api.sublimated.com`. create spaces, manage files, versions, branches, domains, and access rules programmatically. auth via bearer tokens.