Warpinator
Warpinator shares files between devices connected to the same local network.
About Warpinator
Warpinator is an open-source tool for sending and receiving files between devices connected to the same local network. Devices find each other using a shared group code, which is set to 'Warpinator' by default and can be changed to a unique value.
It is installable on Linux through apt, pacman, and Flatpak, with unofficial builds referenced for Android and Windows. It requires devices to be on the same local network and use the same group code.
Key features
- Sends and receives files between devices on same local network
- Uses shared group code so devices can see each other
- Installs with apt on Mint 20+ and LMDE 4+
- Installs with pacman on Arch Linux
- Installs as Flatpak from Flathub on Linux distributions
- References unofficial builds for Android and Windows
Best for: Linux users who need to exchange files with other devices on the same local network.
Good for
- Source code is openly available in a public repository
- Installable through apt, pacman, and Flatpak on Linux
- Group code setting controls which devices can see each other
Watch out for
- Only works between devices on the same local network
- Devices must use the same group code to connect
- Default group code is 'Warpinator', allowing others on the network to connect if unchanged
Warpinator at a glance
- Category
- Online Tools › File Sharing & Transfer
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
Guides for File Sharing & Transfer
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Warpinator FAQ
How do devices find each other in Warpinator?
Devices must be on the same local network and use the same group code. The default group code is 'Warpinator'.
How is secure mode enabled?
Change the group code from the default to something unique, otherwise others on the network can connect with little effort.
Which download sites should be avoided?
Do not download or run software from warpinator.com, warpinator.net, or warpinator.technab.com, which are identified as fake sites that may push malware.
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