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I find myself often having to transfer a random files from another person's device to mine. Existing file sharing solutions aren't exactly ideal because they either require me to remember a very long URL (file shares), or requiring me to log in on others' device (cloud). I'm wondering if there's a program where anyone can upload files, but can only be viewed and downloaded from the server by authenticated users. I understand it's not wise to accept files from unauthenticated users, but it would be so damn convenient. If there isn't one, I suppose that would be my next project.

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[–] fartsparkles@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (3 children)

If you’re on the same network, take a look at snapdrop. It’s basically cross platform AirDrop.

[–] Mordikan@kbin.earth 2 points 1 year ago

"Snapdrop is now LimeWire". I didn't even know LimeWire still existed.

[–] theorangeninja@sopuli.xyz 2 points 1 year ago

Maybe take a look at this fork: pairdrop

[–] twice@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Looks like the project is dead…

[–] fartsparkles@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

I’m sure there’s a decent fork. Read the code; there’s not much to it!