Can I transfer a file without using the same Wi-Fi?
Use Sendaway Cloud when the devices are on different networks or the recipient will collect later. Upload the file, wait for Code ready and share that pickup code. The recipient opens Sendaway over their own internet connection and retrieves before expiry; the devices do not need to discover each other on one Wi-Fi network.
Create a Cloud transfer for remote pickup
1
Select the file
Open Sendaway on the sending device and select the file or prepared bundle.
2
Create the pickup code
Choose the appropriate mode and wait for the transfer to be ready.
3
Receive and save
Open Sendaway on the other device, enter the code, and save the result.
Send from one location and collect somewhere else
Use the normal Cloud file flow rather than enabling Local Transfer. The sender selects the file and keeps the tab open until the ready screen confirms that preparation is complete. Only then should the code be passed to the recipient.
The recipient can use a different Wi-Fi connection or mobile data. They need the Sendaway website, the current code and any optional passcode. They do not need access to the sender’s router, local network address or shared folder. Both connections still need to allow the service and have enough bandwidth for the file.
Plan later collection without treating the code as permanent storage
Cloud pickup is temporary. Ask the recipient to collect within 24 hours and confirm that their saved file opens. A single-pickup transfer is removed after confirmed collection; a forwarded code is not a permanent link or a way to create another copy after collection.
If several people need the same file, choose a suitable Group Send allowance before generating the code instead of sending a single-pickup code to everyone. Use a shared drive or collaboration system when the task needs lasting access, revisions or a maintained folder.
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
Sendaway Cloud
Different locations or later pickup
Temporary storage and a pickup allowance
Local Transfer
A live connection between active browsers
Connectivity and relay availability matter
Shared cloud drive
Permanent access and collaboration
Accounts and permissions need management
Local network folder
Reachable machines on a configured network
Not automatically available across locations
Common problems and what to try
The recipient cannot use the code
Check all digits, expiry and whether the allowed pickups have already completed.
Mobile data is slow or expensive
Check the file size and the device’s data allowance before transferring.
A work network blocks the website
Ask for an approved sharing method rather than trying to bypass its restrictions.
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
Must the devices be nearby?
No. Cloud transfers can be retrieved from another location with internet access.
Must the sender stay online after Code ready?
Cloud pickup does not require an ongoing live sender connection once preparation is complete.
Does this work without internet?
No. Use an appropriate offline method if internet access is unavailable.