How does airdrop work?

With AirDrop, you can wirelessly send your photos, videos, websites, locations, and more to other nearby devices and Mac computers (iOS 7, iPadOS 13, OS X 10.10, or later required). AirDrop transfers information using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth—both must be turned on. To use AirDrop, you need to be signed in with your Apple ID.

Who can see me on airdrop?

Contacts Only: Only your contacts can see you on AirDrop and send content to your device. Everyone: All nearby iOS or MacOS users can send any files to your devices. The beauty of AirDrop is that it’s integrated into iOS applications. Any app with a built-in share button (the box with an upward arrow) can use the feature.

Can I use airdrop on my iPhone?

Before you can use AirDrop, you’ll need to own a compatible device. As you’d expect, only Apple products (sorry Android users) support file transfer through AirDrop. Fortunately, any iPhone and Mac from the past few years will do the trick.

How do I send a file using airdrop?

When someone nearby attempts to send you a file using AirDrop, you see their request as a notification, or as a message in the AirDrop window. Click Accept to save the file to your Downloads folder. Make sure that both devices are within 30 feet (9 meters) of each other and have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth turned on.