Share files with a link, or something simpler
ShareQuik doesn’t make a long link. It makes an 8-character code that does the same job: anyone you give it to can open your share and download the files.
- 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.
When people search for a way to share files with a link, what they usually need is a short, sendable thing that lets someone else download their files without fuss. A code does that, and it has a few advantages over a URL: it can be read out over the phone, typed on a TV or a locked-down work PC, and it doesn’t break when a chat app wraps it across two lines.
To be clear about what ShareQuik is and isn’t: you won’t get a URL to paste. You get an 8-character code such as BX678095, and the recipient types it into ShareQuik. If you specifically need a URL, for example to put on a website, the alternatives below are a better fit.
How ShareQuik works
- Step 1
Add files or text
Drop files into the Share panel above, up to 100 MB in total, or paste up to 3,000 words of text.
- Step 2
Generate a share code
Select Generate Code. ShareQuik uploads everything and shows a code like BX678095 that you can copy, text or read out.
- Step 3
The recipient enters the code
On any ShareQuik page they type the code into the Find panel, enter an email address, and download the files.
Where a code beats a link
Easy to say out loud
“B, X, six-seven-eight, zero-nine-five” works over a phone call. A long link with random characters doesn’t.
Easy to type on another device
Moving a file to a shared computer or a phone is quicker with an 8-character code than a copied URL.
Doesn’t get mangled
Codes survive line breaks, screenshots and handwriting, where long links often fail.
Link or code: which should you use?
Use a ShareQuik code when…
- you are telling someone in person, on the phone or by text;
- the file needs to reach another device you own;
- you want the share to expire on its own in a few days.
Use a link-based service when…
- you need to embed or post a URL somewhere, like a website or a document;
- the recipient expects to click rather than type;
- the file is larger than 100 MB or must stay online for weeks.
What the person downloading sees
After they enter your code, they see the share’s title (if you added one), any text you included, and a list of files with names, types and sizes. They enter an email address, then select Download & Access and each file is saved to their device. There is no dashboard of old links for you to tidy up later: the share is deleted when it expires.
If you do need a link
Cloud drives like Google Drive, Dropbox and OneDrive can all create shareable links, and most file transfer services hand you a link after upload. Our step-by-step guide on how to create a download link covers the main ones, including how to make a link download the file directly instead of opening a preview.
Frequently asked questions
Does ShareQuik give me a link to share?
No. ShareQuik gives you an 8-character code. The recipient enters it on the ShareQuik site to download the files.
Can I send the code in a message with the website address?
Yes. A message like “sharequik.com, code BX678095” works well. The recipient opens the site and types the code into the Find panel.
Can more than one person use the same code?
Yes. Anyone with the code can download the files until the share expires.
Can I limit the number of downloads?
No. ShareQuik doesn’t offer download limits; the share stays available until it expires.
Is a code less secure than a link?
An 8-character code is shorter than a typical link token, so ShareQuik allows only a few wrong codes from one connection before making it wait, which makes guessing impractical. For confidential files, add a password-protected archive either way.
Related ShareQuik pages
- Share files with a codeUpload files, get a code like BX678095, and let anyone type it on any device to download. Unlike 10-minute pairing codes, it keeps working while you’re offline.
- How to create a download link for a fileHow to create a download link in Google Drive, Dropbox or OneDrive, how to make it download directly instead of previewing, and a no-account code alternative.
- 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.
- Temporary file sharing that cleans up after itselfTemporary file sharing: every share expires after 3 days (extendable to 15) and its files are deleted automatically. No leftover links, no account, up to 100 MB.
Try sharing with a code
Upload a file and see how quick it is to pass a short code on instead of a link.