Privacy & Shared Computers

How to Get Files from Your Phone onto Any Computer (Without Logging In)

Q: How do I get a file from my phone onto a computer without logging into my account?

Open handoffdrop.app on the computer browser, click 'Start a handoff', and scan the QR code with your phone. You can upload and download the file immediately without typing personal passwords or email credentials.

Printing a boarding pass at a library, getting a PDF onto a work PC, or opening an assignment on a school lab computer usually forces you to log into personal email on a machine that isn't yours. Handoff eliminates credential leaks: scan a QR code with your phone camera, download your file, and end the session with zero passwords left behind.

Start a handoff

How to get a file onto any computer in 3 steps

On the computer: Open any web browser, visit handoffdrop.app, and click Start a handoff to show an encrypted QR code.
Scan with your phone: Point your iPhone or Android camera at the screen and tap the link to join the session. No app download or sign-in needed.
Upload and download: Choose the document, photo, or PDF on your phone and tap Send. Download it on the computer, then click End this handoff to permanently clear the session.

Why people use it instead of emailing themselves

No passwords on shared computers. Never enter your Gmail, Outlook, Apple ID, or cloud passwords on public keyboards.
Automatic cleanup. Files are encrypted and delete automatically upon download or when the session ends.
Only a browser needed. Works on locked-down enterprise and library machines where software installs and USB drives are blocked.
Live clipboard text sync. Move tracking numbers, confirmation codes, links, or addresses without tedious manual typing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a file from my phone onto a computer without logging into my account?

Open handoffdrop.app on the computer browser, click Start a handoff, and scan the on-screen QR code with your phone. You can upload and download files immediately without typing passwords or personal credentials.

Is it safe to use on public, library, or hotel computers?

Yes. You never enter a password or sign in, preventing keyloggers and saved browser sessions from stealing your credentials. Files delete automatically upon download or when the session ends.

Can I send files from the computer back to my phone?

Yes. Drag and drop any file onto the computer screen and it will instantly transfer to your connected phone.

How big can files be and what does it cost?

Handoff is 100% free with no accounts, subscriptions, or fees, supporting files and large archives up to 1.5 GB each.