Sharing a file with ShareIt.onl takes about a minute. You upload your files in the browser, choose how long the link should last, and then send a short link or a QR code to whoever needs it. No account, no app, no fuss.

Here's the full walkthrough, from your first upload to the moment your recipient downloads, plus the handy options you can flip on along the way.

Follow these steps and you'll have a shareable link in no time.

  1. Open the site. Go to the home page in any modern browser on your phone or computer.
  2. Add your files. Drag files onto the page, or click to browse and select them. You can add up to 10 files, with a 200 MB total per share.
  3. Choose an expiry. Pick 1 hour, 12 hours, 24 hours (the default), 3 days, or 7 days.
  4. Set any options. Add a password or turn on "delete after first download" if you want extra control (more on these below).
  5. Create the share. ShareIt.onl processes your files and hands you a short link plus a QR code.
  6. Share it. Copy the link into a chat, email, or text, or let someone scan the QR code.

That's the whole process. Any file type works, and your files are delivered exactly as you uploaded them, nothing recompressed or changed.

Once you have your short link, you can send it however suits you:

Method Best for
Copy and paste the link Chat apps, email, text messages
Scan the QR code Passing a file to a phone in the room
Show the QR on screen Quick handoffs at a desk or event

The QR code is generated for every share automatically, so there's nothing extra to set up. It's the fastest way to move a file from a computer to someone's phone. For more sending ideas, see our how to share files online guide.

Good to know: A QR code is created for every share automatically - No extra setup. It's the quickest way to hand a file to someone's phone when they're in the room with you.

Options worth knowing

A few settings give you more control over who gets your files and for how long.

Password protection

Add a password and your recipient must type it before the download starts. Share the password through a separate channel, for example, send the link by email and the password by text, so the two never travel together.

Delete after first download

Turn this on and the file removes itself the moment it's downloaded once. It's ideal for sensitive documents you only want a single person to grab.

Expiry and auto-cleanup

Every link has a lifespan. Here's how it behaves:

  • The default is 24 hours.
  • Each time someone downloads the link, its life extends another 24 hours.
  • An unused link expires on schedule, and the files are permanently deleted.

Pick a longer expiry (7 days) if your recipient might be slow to act. Curious how the timing works under the hood? Our how it works page has the details.

Quick checklist before you send

Run through that and your share is ready to go.

What your recipient sees

When someone opens your link, they get a simple download page. If you set a password, they type it first. If you enabled one-time delete, the file disappears after their download. No account, no install, nothing to sign up for on their end either. If you're sending something large, our send large files guide covers smart ways to split a big batch across a couple of shares.

Still stuck?

If your files are photos and you want tips on keeping quality high, see our share photos guide. Wondering whether you or your recipient need to register first? The answer is no, and do I need an account to use ShareIt.onl explains why.