# IPFS Hosting IPFS is the storage system the majority of NFTs use. IPFS, or InterPlanetary File System, is a decentralized file-sharing protocol that enables peer-to-peer data storage. It uses unique addresses based on content, making data retrieval efficient. IPFS promotes a distributed network model, enhancing resilience and availability. A key aspect of IPFS is "pinning". A pinned file will not be deleted by IPFS garbage collection, an unpinned file runs the risk of disappearing. In order to store and pin files on IPFS you will need to upload the files, there are a few options: ### [NFT.Storage](https://nft.storage/) NFT.Storage is a free way to upload files to IPFS - **however** - free uploads run the risk of eventually being deleted by the IPFS garbage collection. ### [Infura](https://www.infura.io/) Infura is one of the biggest tooling companies in web3, and their IPFS dedicated gateway are likely the most affordable in the space. ### [Pinata](https://www.pinata.cloud/) Pinata is more of a full featured NFT suite, which may be helpful if you are doing lower volume stuff, however pricing ramps up quite quickly. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.hashpack.app/nft-creators/asset-storage/ipfs-hosting.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.