How to share files online
Pick the method that matches your situation, from a one-off hand-off to ongoing collaboration. For quick, temporary sharing, the ShareQuik tool is right below.
- 100 MB per share
- 8-character code
- 3 days, extendable to 15
- No account
Find
Enter a share code to access shared content.
The 8-character code from the sender: 2 letters, then 6 digits.
Sharing files online comes down to three questions. Is this a one-off or ongoing? How big are the files? Does the other person need to edit them, or just have a copy? Answer those and the right tool is usually obvious.
How ShareQuik works
- Step 1
Upload
Add files, text or both in the Share panel near the top of this page. Up to 100 MB per share.
- Step 2
Share the code
Copy the 8-character code and send it by chat, text, email or phone, or write it down.
- Step 3
They download
Each person enters the code in Find, adds an email address, and downloads their copy.
Which method for which situation
One-off copy, under 100 MB
A code-based share like ShareQuik: nothing to set up and it expires on its own.
Ongoing collaboration
A shared cloud folder, so everyone works on the same up-to-date files.
Very large files
A large-file transfer service with a higher per-transfer limit.
Small file to a regular contact
An email attachment is still the simplest choice.
Common situations and what to use
Sharing with a group
Post one ShareQuik code in the group chat or on a slide; everyone who has it can download. More in share files online.
Sharing with someone outside your organisation
Avoid cloud-drive invitations that force the other person to sign in. A code or an “anyone with the link” share is smoother; remember both are open to whoever has them.
Moving files between your own devices
See how to transfer files online, which compares online transfers with local options like AirDrop.
A quick checklist before you share
- Is anything in the files confidential? Encrypt it, or use a service with named recipients.
- Does the recipient need it for more than a couple of weeks? Use a cloud drive rather than a temporary share.
- Is everything named clearly so they know what each file is?
- Did you include any context they’ll need, like what to do with the files and by when?
Frequently asked questions
What is the simplest way to share a file online?
For a one-off share under 100 MB, uploading it to ShareQuik and sending the 8-character code takes a few seconds and needs no account.
How do I share files with someone who doesn’t have an account anywhere?
Use a method that doesn’t require one on their side, such as a ShareQuik code or a cloud-drive link set to “anyone with the link”.
Is it better to share a link or attach the file?
Attach small files to people you already email. For bigger files, or when you don’t want copies sitting in inboxes, share a code or a link instead.
Related ShareQuik pages
- Share files online with anyoneShare files online with one person or a whole group. One 8-character code opens the share for everyone you give it to, with files and text together, up to 100 MB.
- File sharing made simpleSimple file sharing: upload files or text, get an 8-character code, and anyone with it can download for up to 15 days. Plus which kind of file sharing fits your job.
- How to transfer files online between devicesHow to transfer files online between phones and computers, compared with cables, AirDrop-style sharing and cloud sync, to pick the right route for each job.
- Share files with a link, or something simplerWant to share files with a link? ShareQuik gives you an 8-character code instead, easier to type and read out. When a code beats a link, and when it doesn’t.
Further reading
Share something now
For a quick, temporary share, the tool at the top of this page is all you need.