1. Connect the browser you intend to share with
Create a pairing QR, scan it on your other device, and confirm the pairing there. You can also copy the pairing link to another browser. Keep both devices online. The current workspace uses a paired connection; matching public IP addresses or old room keys are not the way to join it.
2. Choose the right tool
Use Shared text for a link, note, address, or code fragment up to 20,000 characters. Edit on one screen at a time for a predictable handoff, and check the receiving screen before copying the result.
Use Files for any file type up to 500 MB. Choose the file, send it, wait for the received entry, and save it on the other device. Use Chat for short messages while coordinating the transfer.
3. Verify before leaving
A useful first test is a short message containing the destination device’s name. Then move your real content. For files, compare the name and size and open the saved download to confirm it is usable.
Received files remain in the browser only until the tab is refreshed or closed. There is no later server download to recover an unsaved transfer. Save first, then disconnect.
4. When you need a separate secret link
Private Notes are a different workflow from direct text sharing. They create an encrypted, self-destructing note link instead of requiring a live paired browser session. Follow the note’s expiry and read-once guidance before sending it.