Upload and share files from Chrome
Choose files in the extension, follow their live upload progress, then copy the link or send it through WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook, Reddit and more.
What you get
A complete sharing flow without leaving the extension.
How it works
Three short steps. Recipients do not need the extension.
- 1Choose your filesUse the toolbar button, Alt + Shift + S, or right-click menu.
- 2Watch the uploadKeep the extension tab open while the progress bar reaches 100%.
- 3Send the linkCopy it or share directly through your favorite app.
Install in Chrome, Edge or Brave
The browser installs the extracted folder, not the ZIP file itself.
- Open the extensions page.Enter
chrome://extensionsin Chrome,edge://extensionsin Edge, orbrave://extensionsin Brave. - Turn on Developer mode.Use the switch in the top-right corner. The Load unpacked button then appears.
- Choose Load unpacked.Select the extracted folder that contains
manifest.json—not the ZIP and not an individual file. - Pin ShareIt.onl.Open the toolbar’s extensions menu and pin ShareIt.onl for one-click access.
- Connect your account.Open the extension and choose Sign in or create account. After signing in, the same button opens My Files.
Chrome may remind you that a developer-mode extension is installed when the browser starts. Automatic updates begin once the Chrome Web Store listing is approved; until then, download a new package to update manually.
Before you install
The exact capabilities and limits, without surprises.
| Cost | Free. No account is required to share files. |
|---|---|
| Chrome permissions | Access to ShareIt.onl for uploads, clipboard access for Copy link, and context menus for the right-click shortcut. |
| Data access | No browsing history, page contents, cookies or passwords are read. |
| File access | Only files you explicitly choose are sent over HTTPS to ShareIt.onl. Other files remain untouched. |
| What it is not | It does not watch browsing activity and is not a background desktop-sync client. |
| Folder backup | The extension shares files you select. Automatic folder backup remains available in the ShareIt web app while it is open. |
Ready to share?
Upload with progress, copy the link, and send it through the app your recipient already uses.