How can I send files without a cloud-storage upload?
Select File in Sendaway and enable Local Transfer. Follow the pairing instructions on the sender and receiver, keep both pages open and wait for completion. File data uses the live connection rather than Sendaway Cloud file storage; signaling services are still used, and an encrypted relay may carry the transfer.
Select Local Transfer and connect both browsers
1
Choose File and Local Transfer
Select the file and enable Local Transfer on the sending device.
2
Pair the receiving device
Follow the local pairing instructions in Sendaway on both devices.
3
Keep both pages open
Wait until the file has finished sending and saving before closing either browser.
Understand what Local Transfer does and does not mean
Local Transfer is a live device-to-device mode, not a promise that the entire service works offline or every connection stays on a home LAN. Sendaway still coordinates the connection. Where a direct route is unavailable, an encrypted relay can be used; that is different from retaining a Cloud file for later pickup.
Choose this mode when both people can remain present for the whole transfer. If the recipient needs to collect after the sender leaves, use Cloud instead. Free Local supports up to 1 GB; other allowances depend on the active plan and connection route. Check the limit shown in the transfer screen.
Keep a live browser transfer from being interrupted
Keep both tabs in the foreground where practical, keep phones awake and connect devices to power for longer transfers. Do not close the sender’s page or remove access to the source file until the transfer has completed. Changing networks mid-transfer can interrupt the live connection.
If pairing fails, check that both devices are online, the current local pairing details are used and the receiving page remains open. Managed or restrictive networks may block the necessary connection. Use an approved alternative or Cloud pickup when appropriate; do not disable network protections to force a route.
The recipient opens Sendaway in a browser and uses the transfer code.
Pick a suitable size allowance
Check the complete selected size against the free or paid transfer limit before starting.
Temporary by design
Cloud pickup expires within 24 hours. Local Transfer requires a live connection between both browsers.
Which transfer method fits this job?
Method
Best for
What to know
Local Transfer
Both browsers can stay connected
No Cloud file storage; a relay may carry traffic
Cloud Transfer
Later pickup or an asynchronous handoff
Temporary Cloud storage and expiry
USB or external disk
Offline copying
Requires compatible physical access
Network folder
Ongoing access on an administered network
Setup and permissions are needed
Common problems and what to try
Pairing does not complete
Keep both pages open and use the current local pairing details.
The transfer ends when a phone sleeps
Keep the phone active and powered during a live transfer.
Direct connectivity is unavailable
A relay may be used where supported; otherwise choose an approved alternative.
Limits and availability: Free Cloud transfers support up to 500 MB, with 3 free sends per day shared across Cloud and Local. Free Local supports up to 1 GB. Paid Cloud options support up to 10 GB or 50 GB. Cloud transfers expire within 24 hours; collect before expiry and check the saved file before deleting your own copy.
Questions before you transfer
Does Local Transfer mean no server is involved?
No. Connection coordination is still needed, and a relay may carry encrypted file traffic.
Can the recipient download after I close the sender?
Not with a live Local transfer. Use Cloud for later pickup.
Is the free Local limit unlimited?
No. The free allowance is up to 1 GB per send, with the shared daily free-send limit.