Step 1 of 4
How do you want to share?
Files go straight from one device to the other. Nothing is uploaded to cloud storage.
Step 2 of 4 · Nearby
Connect a device
Choose a nearby computer or phone running LinkDrop or the LocalSend app, or connect a phone through its web browser.
Looking for devices…
Open LinkDrop or the LocalSend app on the other device, on the same Wi-Fi. If nothing appears, try Deep scan or connect a phone with the QR code.
- Connect the phone to the same Wi-Fi as this computer. Mobile data won’t work.
- Scan the code with the phone’s camera (Android: Camera or Google Lens · iPhone: Camera) and open the link.
- The browser warns that the connection isn’t private, because LinkDrop uses its own certificate. Android Chrome: Advanced → Proceed to the address iPhone Safari: Show Details → visit this website Check that the fingerprint on the phone matches .
- Keep the page open on the phone while you share files.
Phone says “This site can’t be reached”?
Step 3 of 4 · Nearby
What would you like to do?
Step 3 of 4 · Send
Send files
Drop files here
Photos, videos, documents — any size
Selected
No files yet
Files you add appear here. Nothing is sent until you press Send.
Step 3 of 4 · Receive
Ready to receive
Waiting for incoming files…
Step 4 of 4 · Transfer session
Transfer session
No transfers in this session yet
Send files or accept an incoming transfer to see it here.
Step 2 of 4 · Remote
Send or receive?
The sender creates a link. The other person opens it, or types the code, and the devices connect directly.
Step 3 of 4 · Remote · Send
Choose files to send
Next you get a link and a code. Files are only sent after the other person connects and accepts.
Drop files here
Photos, videos, documents
Selected
No files yet
Add files to continue.
Step 3 of 4 · Remote · Receive
Join a session
Enter the 8-character code from the sender, for example K7QM-4XPA.
Step 4 of 4 · Remote session