{"id":46853,"date":"2024-07-05T08:05:02","date_gmt":"2024-07-05T08:05:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/?p=46853"},"modified":"2024-07-05T08:05:02","modified_gmt":"2024-07-05T08:05:02","slug":"localsend-airdrop-alternative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/index.php\/2024\/07\/localsend-airdrop-alternative\/","title":{"rendered":"LocalSend – AirDrop Alternative to Transfer files over Local Network"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Looking for an app to transfer files and send messages over local network? LocalSend is good choice that works for most devices.<\/p>\n

LocalSend<\/a> is a free and open source application which promotes itself as alternative to Apple’s AirDrop. It’s a cross-platform app that allows to securely send files and messages over local network without an internet connection<\/i>.<\/p>\n

It works in Linux, Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and Fire OS.<\/b> Meaning you can use the file transfer app in most PC and mobile devices. And, the app doesn’t require an internet connection or external servers. It uses REST API for secure communication. All data is sent securely over HTTPS, and the TLS\/SSL certificate is generated on the fly on each device.<\/p>\n

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LocalSend app window works with 3 tabs. They are Receive<\/b> tab for incoming files and messages, Send<\/b> tab that lists nearly devices with options to send files\/messages, as well as Settings<\/b> page for preferences.<\/p>\n

Every device has its own random name that’s shown in the “Receive” tab. User can change the name in Settings<\/code> and restart the service to apply change.<\/p>\n

For choice, there are “Advanced” setting options to change device type (e.g., laptop, mobile phone), module (e.g., Linux, Windows, Android), change listening port, as well as enable\/disable encryption.<\/p>\n

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LocalSend Settings<\/p><\/div>\n

In coming messages will be displayed automatically in app window, while incoming files by default provide options to either “Accept” or “Decline”. Though, user can enable “Quick Save” option in Settings, so all incoming files are accepted automatically.<\/p>\n

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Incoming message and file<\/p><\/div>\n

The Send<\/code> page automatically detects all the devices in local network. Though, user can manually add devices by inserting their hashtag or IP addresses. The page provides option to add file<\/code>, folder<\/code>, media<\/code>, text<\/code>, and clipboard content, then choose send to either single or multiple recipients.<\/p>\n

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Other features of LocalSend including:<\/p>\n