Frequently Asked Questions
25 straight answers about sharing files with ShareIt.onl. Tap any question for the short answer, or open the full page for the deep dive.
- ShareIt.onl is free, needs no account, and works in any browser.
- Share up to 10 files / 200 MB; links expire automatically and files are then deleted.
- Add a password or a one-time (burn) link for anything sensitive.
Getting Started
Is ShareIt.onl really free?
Yes. ShareIt.onl is 100% free with no account, no credit card, and no hidden fees. Send up to 10 files or 200 MB per share at no cost.
Read the full answer →Do I need an account to use ShareIt.onl?
No. You don't need an account to send or receive files with ShareIt.onl. Just upload, share the link, and the other person clicks to download.
Read the full answer →How do I share a file with ShareIt.onl?
Open ShareIt.onl, add up to 10 files, pick an expiry and options, then copy the short link or scan the QR code to share it anywhere.
Read the full answer →What devices and browsers does ShareIt.onl work on?
ShareIt.onl works in any modern browser on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. There's nothing to install, so any up-to-date device can send and receive.
Read the full answer →Files & Limits
How large can my files be?
Each share can hold up to 200 MB in total, split across as many as 10 files. One giant file or several smaller ones both count toward that same 200 MB limit.
Read the full answer →How many files can I share at once?
You can add up to 10 files to a single share, as long as they total 200 MB or less. Need to send more? Zip them into one file or split them across a few shares.
Read the full answer →What file types can I share?
Any file type at all. Photos, videos, documents, audio, archives, and more are all welcome, and every file is delivered byte-for-byte unchanged with no compression or conversion.
Read the full answer →Can I share a whole folder?
Yes, but zip the folder first. Zipping turns a whole folder into one file that keeps its structure intact, then you upload that single archive like any other file.
Read the full answer →Links & Expiry
How long do share links last?
By default a share link lasts 24 hours. You can pick 1 hour, 12 hours, 24 hours, 3 days, or 7 days. When a link expires, the file is permanently deleted.
Read the full answer →What is the 24-hour keep-alive on links?
Each time someone downloads from your link, its life is extended another 24 hours. Links people keep using stay alive, while unused links expire on schedule.
Read the full answer →Can I delete or cancel a link after sharing?
Plan ahead by choosing a short expiry or a delete-after-first-download link. For urgent removal of a link you already shared, email [email protected].
Read the full answer →How many times can a link be downloaded?
A normal link can be downloaded an unlimited number of times while it is still alive. Turn on delete after first download for a one-time burn link that works only once.
Read the full answer →Privacy & Security
Are my shared files private?
Yes, in practical terms. Every share gets a random, unlisted link that search engines can't index, and you can add a password. It's private-by-obscurity, not zero-knowledge encryption.
Read the full answer →How does password protection work?
You set a password when you upload. Your recipient must type it before the files unlock. Share the password separately from the link for the best protection.
Read the full answer →What is 'delete after first download'?
It's a burn-after-reading option. Once your recipient downloads the files one time, the share is permanently deleted and the link stops working. Great for one-time transfers.
Read the full answer →What happens to my files after the link expires?
At expiry, your files are permanently deleted from our servers and the link stops working. There's no archive and no backup. To keep files longer, create a fresh share.
Read the full answer →Is ShareIt.onl safe to use?
Yes for everyday sharing. Files move over encrypted HTTPS, live at random unlisted links, and get deleted at expiry. Just know it's not zero-knowledge end-to-end encryption.
Read the full answer →Downloading & Recipients
How do people download the files I share?
They open your link, see a simple page listing each file with its size, and click to download. No account, no app, and it works in any browser on any device.
Read the full answer →Do the people I share with need an account?
No. Recipients never sign up or log in. They open your link, see the files, and download in one click on any browser or device. No app and no account required.
Read the full answer →How do I share files with a QR code?
Every share includes a QR code automatically. The recipient scans it with a phone camera to open your link, then downloads the files in one click. No app needed.
Read the full answer →Can I share files from my phone?
Yes. Uploading works in any mobile browser on iPhone or Android. Pick photos, videos, or files, create a share link and QR code, and send it. No app to install.
Read the full answer →Troubleshooting & About
Why did my upload fail?
Uploads usually fail from too many files or too much data, a dropped connection, or a closed browser tab. Trim your batch, check your network, and try again.
Read the full answer →The link expired - What can I do?
Expired links show an expired page because the files were deleted by design. Ask the sender to share the file again with a fresh link, then download it promptly.
Read the full answer →Is ShareIt.onl the same as the SHAREit app?
No. ShareIt.onl is an independent browser tool with no install and no account. It is not affiliated with the SHAREit mobile app by Smart Media4U Technology.
Read the full answer →How do I report abuse or request a takedown?
Email [email protected] with the full share link and a short note about the problem. Include the link exactly as you received it so we can act fast.
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