Paste your text
Add the link, note, address or other text on the device where it already exists.
Text and links
Send text and links between devices
Move the awkward little things—a long URL, address, command, note or paragraph—without messaging yourself or retyping them.
Start this transfer →The short answer: Paste text or a link into Sendaway, generate a 6-digit code, and enter the code on the other device to copy the original text. It is useful for one-off handoffs where a synced clipboard or shared messaging account would be unnecessary.
Three steps
Create a code
Sendaway gives the temporary text transfer a 6-digit pickup code.
Copy it on the other device
Enter the code, retrieve the text and copy it to your clipboard.
Why Sendaway
No shared account
Unlike synced clipboards, the devices do not need to use the same Apple, Google or Microsoft account.
Made for one-off handoffs
Move a link once without starting a chat thread, creating a document or leaving it in your email.
Private contents
The text is encrypted in your browser before a cloud transfer is stored and disappears after pickup or expiry.
Compare methods
| Method | Best for | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Sendaway | One-off text and link handoffs | Temporary code; no shared account |
| Synced clipboard | Your own regularly used devices | Requires ecosystem setup and the same account |
| Messaging yourself | Content you want in chat history | Leaves a durable copy in the conversation |
| QR code | Short URLs another camera can scan | Less convenient for long editable text |
Troubleshooting
Formatting changed
Sendaway transfers plain text. Use a file when exact document formatting matters.
The text is too large
Text transfers support up to 1 MB; save larger content as a file.
Nothing copies automatically
Use the copy control after retrieval if the browser blocks clipboard access.
Limits and availability: Text transfers support up to 1 MB and are intended for notes, links, addresses, commands and other plain text.
Common questions
Can I send a URL between my phone and laptop?
Yes. Paste the URL into Sendaway, create a code and retrieve it from the other device.
Does the other device need to be mine?
No. Anyone you trust with the temporary code can retrieve the text.
How much text can I send?
The text-transfer field supports up to 1 MB. Larger content can be saved and sent as a file.