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AirDrop

support.apple.com/en-us/119857 File Sharing & Transfer Online toolFree

Apple's built-in wireless file sharing between nearby iPhone, iPad and Mac devices. Free with Apple devices.

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About AirDrop

AirDrop is Apple's built-in tool for sending and receiving photos, documents and other files wirelessly with nearby Apple devices. The source is an Apple Support guide for iPhone and iPad, and the directory listing also covers Mac. Both devices need Wi-Fi and Bluetooth turned on, and Personal Hotspot should be off. Sharing with someone in your contacts takes a few taps and needs the recipient to accept. Sharing with someone who is not in your contacts uses a temporary "Everyone for 10 Minutes" setting, and on iOS 26.2 or later the recipient may need to enter an AirDrop code. The service is free with Apple devices.

Key features

  • Shares photos, documents and other files with nearby Apple devices
  • Sends to contacts through the People section of the AirDrop sheet
  • Uses the "Everyone for 10 Minutes" setting to share with non-contacts
  • Requires an AirDrop code when both devices run iOS 26.2 or later
  • Lets iOS 17 or later devices share by holding them together
  • Communication Safety can warn children and blur sensitive content sent or received
Best for: People who regularly move photos or files between nearby iPhone, iPad or Mac devices, including devices they own and people they know.
Good for
  • Free with Apple devices
  • Built into the operating system, so no separate app is needed
  • Contacts can be selected directly without a code when both devices are nearby
Watch out for
  • Works only between nearby Apple devices
  • Both devices need Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on, and Personal Hotspot must be off
  • The "Everyone for 10 Minutes" setting reverts after 10 minutes, so the recipient must act within that window

AirDrop at a glance

Type
Online tool
Pricing
Free
Platforms
iOS, mac
Open source
Not stated
Last checked
Oct 7, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 7, 2026

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AirDrop FAQ

Can I share with someone who is not in my contacts?
Yes. Ask the other person to open Control Center, touch and hold the connectivity controls, tap AirDrop, and tap Everyone for 10 Minutes. Then select them under People. If both devices use iOS 26.2 or later, they will be asked for an AirDrop code.
What happens to a person who was added through an AirDrop code?
They are added to the Other Known List in your contacts for 30 days. You can mark the person as unknown in the Contacts app before the 30 days end.
Why does the Everyone setting stop working after a short time?
In iOS 16.2 and later, the Everyone for 10 Minutes setting changes after 10 minutes. If the person is signed in to an Apple Account, it reverts to Contacts Only. If they are not signed in, it reverts to Receiving Off.
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