Send files in seconds with a 6-digit code
BuddySend lets you drop in your files and hand someone the code — they type it and download. No accounts, no clutter, and files auto-delete after they've been picked up.
Drop files here or click to browse
Up to 5 files, 100MB total
- No sign-up
- Free to use
- Any browser, any device
How it works
Three steps, no friction.
Drop your files
Drag files onto the upload area or click to browse. Up to 5 files, 100MB total.
Get a code
We generate a 6-digit code and a shareable link. Send either one to the recipient.
They download
The recipient enters the code on the receive page. Files auto-expire after download.
Built for fast, private sharing
No accounts to manage, no junk left behind.
No account needed
Send a file to anyone, anywhere — no sign-up required to get started.
Auto-expiring
Files are removed automatically after download or after a short window.
HTTPS everywhere
Uploads, downloads, and the API all run over TLS by default.
Real-time progress
See live upload progress and download notifications as they happen.
Multiple files
Bundle up to 5 files into a single 6-digit code — handy for related assets.
Works anywhere
Any modern browser, any device. No app to install on either end.
Frequently asked questions
How does 6-digit code file sharing work?+
Upload your files on BuddySend and you get a 6-digit code and a share link. The other person types the code at buddysend.com/receive, or opens the link, and downloads the files. No account or email needed.
Do I need an account to send files?+
No. BuddySend works without sign-up or email. Upload your files and share the code.
Is BuddySend free?+
Yes. Sending and receiving files on BuddySend is free.
What is the maximum file size?+
You can send up to 5 files at a time, 100MB in total.
How long do files stay available?+
Files are deleted automatically after they are downloaded, or about 1 hour after upload if nobody downloads them.
How do I send files from my phone to my PC without an app?+
Open buddysend.com in your phone's browser and upload the files. On your PC, go to buddysend.com/receive and type the 6-digit code. No app, cable or account needed.
How do I send a file to someone without email?+
Upload the file on BuddySend and send the 6-digit code or link by text, chat or phone call. They download it with the code, with no email or account needed.
Are my files safe?+
Yes. Files travel over HTTPS, so they are encrypted in transit. We don't open or scan them, and they are deleted after download or when the transfer expires.
More questions (8)Fewer questions
How do I send files from my PC to my phone without a USB cable?+
Upload the files on buddysend.com from your PC. Then open buddysend.com/receive on your phone and type the 6-digit code, and the files download straight to your phone.
How do I transfer files from my iPhone to a Windows PC wirelessly?+
Open buddysend.com in Safari on your iPhone and upload the files. On your Windows PC, type the 6-digit code at buddysend.com/receive. No cable, iTunes or AirDrop needed.
How do I send photos from my phone to my laptop without losing quality?+
BuddySend doesn't compress your files, so photos and videos arrive in their original quality. Upload up to 100MB and download it on your laptop with the 6-digit code.
Is there an AirDrop alternative for Android and Windows?+
Yes. BuddySend works like AirDrop on any device: upload on one device and type the 6-digit code on the other. It works between Android, iPhone, Windows and Mac, and the devices don't need to be on the same Wi-Fi.
How do I transfer files between two computers over the internet for free?+
Upload the files at buddysend.com on the first computer and type the 6-digit code at buddysend.com/receive on the second. It's free and works from anywhere, up to 100MB per transfer.
How do I download a file on a public or office computer without logging into my email?+
Go to buddysend.com/receive on that computer and type the 6-digit code. You never sign in there, and the files are deleted from BuddySend after download. Handy for print shops, libraries and school computers.
Do you store my personal data?+
No account is needed to send or receive files. To prevent abuse, we record basic transfer details: file names, sizes, IP address and approximate location.
Can I share code instead of files?+
Yes. BuddySend Code at buddysend.com/code gives you a shared editor link that anyone can edit with you in real time. Snippets expire after 7 days.
Sending between two devices?
Step-by-step for the common pairs.
Ready to send something?
Scroll back up and drop in your files — you'll have a code in seconds.