Frequently asked questions
Is ShareDrop.org free?
Yes. The transfer product is free to use, with no account and no file size pricing tiers.
Do I need to create an account?
No. There are no accounts anywhere in the product. Each transfer is a one-time session between two devices.
Do my files pass through your servers?
File bytes never touch our application servers — there is no upload endpoint. When a direct connection is impossible, an encrypted relay forwards packets it cannot decrypt and does not store. The app always shows which mode you are in.
What is the maximum file size?
The protocol has no limit. Practical limits depend on how your browser saves files: desktop Chrome/Edge stream to disk (multi-GB files are fine), while Firefox and Safari use an in-memory path capped at 512 MB per file.
How is this different from AirDrop?
AirDrop needs Apple devices near each other. ShareDrop.org works across any mix of platforms — iPhone to Windows, Android to Mac — and across the internet, not just in the same room.
How is this different from a cloud link (Drive, WeTransfer)?
Cloud sharing uploads your file to a company's storage, where it sits until deleted. ShareDrop.org moves the file only between your two devices during a live session; there is nothing stored to expire or leak later.
Can I send a whole folder?
Yes on Chromium-based desktop browsers, with folder structure preserved on the receiving side when it also supports directory saving. Other browsers receive the files individually.
What happens if the connection drops mid-transfer?
The session recovers automatically where possible and resumes from the last verified chunk — already-transferred data is not resent. If recovery is impossible on your platform, the app says so instead of pretending.
How do I know the file arrived intact?
Both devices compute a SHA-256 checksum. Only matching checksums mark a file as done; anything else is reported as failed and discarded.
Is ShareDrop.org related to ShareDrop or Snapdrop?
No. ShareDrop.org is an independent project, not affiliated with the earlier open-source ShareDrop or Snapdrop projects, and shares no code or infrastructure with them.
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