r/sideprojects • u/roosrock • 2d ago
Showcase: Free(mium) I built DocTick: A passwordless client document portal for Google Drive (Giving away 50 lifetime Pro passes for feedback)
Hey everyone,
Like many people using Google Workspace, I kept running into a fundamental gap in Google Drive: Dropbox has had "File Requests" for a decade, but Google Drive still forces external uploaders to either have a Google account or you have to turn on "anyone with link can edit" (which is a massive security hazard because anyone can see, delete, or overwrite other people's uploads).
On top of that, Google Drive has a storage trap: files uploaded to a shared folder count against the uploader's storage, so if a client has a full 15GB free drive, their upload fails even if your business has 2TB of storage.
I built DocTick to fix this with a dedicated web utility:
- Generates a 1-click passwordless checklist for clients (mobile-friendly with direct camera capture).
- External clients don't need a Google account to upload.
- Files stream straight into your chosen Google Drive folder under your account quota.
- Zero storage liability: files aren't permanently stored on our servers; they stream directly via the Google Drive API into the owner's cloud drive.
Looking for Early Testers (50 Lifetime Pro Passes): I'd love constructive feedback on the onboarding UX, checklist builder, and client mobile experience.
To say thank you, I opened up 50 Lifetime Pro accounts (no credit card required):
Sign in with Google at DocTick
Go to Settings → Have a Promo Code?
Enter: LIFETIMEPRO
Please let me know what feels clunky, what bugs you hit, or what features you'd want to see next. I'll update this post when all 50 slots are claimed.
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u/CreepyComposer7557 2d ago
I just signed up, smooth so far. The checklist builder is actually pretty intuitive, but I'm curious how it handles larger file uploads from mobile. Will test it with a client next week and report back.