Send files between devices on the same network

Use LAN File Transfer in a browser on each device to send local files across the same network. No dosya account is required. Pair the browsers with a room code; there is no list of nearby devices to select.

File contents travel directly between the devices. dosya’s servers handle the room and connection setup, so keep internet access available while connecting. A received file is saved through the browser rather than added to your dosya workspace.

Steps: send and receive a file

1. Connect both devices to the same network and open LAN File Transfer in both browsers.
2. On the sending device, select Send Files.
3. Share the displayed room code with the person receiving the files. Use Copy code if helpful.
4. On the receiving device, select Receive Files, enter the code under Enter Room Code, and select Connect.
5. Wait for Connected on both devices.
6. On the sender, select Drop files here or click to select and choose the files. On a computer, you can also drop files into that area.
7. Keep both pages open while the transfer progresses. When a received file shows Done, check the receiving browser’s download or save prompt and open the downloaded file.
8. Select Disconnect when finished.

The sender chooses files from the device’s file picker. If a file exists only in your cloud workspace, download it to the device before starting this workflow.

If the other device does not connect

No nearby device appears. This tool uses a shared room code rather than automatic discovery. Create a room with Send Files, then use Receive Files on the second device.

Room not found. Check the code and try again. Copy the complete code again. An unused room expires after about ten minutes; create a fresh room if necessary. The code may contain letters and numbers.

Someone has already joined this room. Ask the sender for a new code. A room accepts one receiver. Start another room for a different receiver.

The room stays waiting or the connection fails. Check that both devices are on the same network, not one on Wi-Fi and the other on mobile data. A guest or managed network may block direct connections between devices. Try a network that allows them, or use a share link. This page does not offer a setting to add a relay when the network blocks the connection.

The transfer stopped or the download is missing. Keep both pages open, check the receiving browser’s downloads, and retry after reconnecting. Large files need enough browser memory to assemble the received file. If the browser cannot finish, try a smaller file or use a cloud share link.

Expected result

The receiver sees Done and can open the file saved by the browser. No cloud workspace upload is created by the LAN transfer.

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