{"id":140574,"date":"2019-09-18T12:48:02","date_gmt":"2019-09-18T10:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=140574"},"modified":"2025-07-01T21:31:03","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T04:31:03","slug":"complete-guide-to-shareit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/complete-guide-to-shareit\/","title":{"rendered":"Complete guide to SHAREit"},"content":{"rendered":"

Data sharing apps like SHAREit<\/a> have transformed the file transfer game, allowing users to transfer files through WiFi without a network connection.<\/p>\n

The app’s key benefit is that it allows users to transfer large files to each other quickly–no cords, cables, or USBs required. Today, there are more features in the mix, a music discovery app, a place for finding video content, the list goes on.<\/p>\n

Below, we’ll take a look at where the file-sharing app stands in 2019, and whether it’s still a good choice for those looking for a quick way to move files around.<\/p>\n

So, what is SHAREit?<\/h2>\n

SHAREit runs on a technology known as WiFi Direct to support its file-sharing system. How it works is, it sets up a local WiFi network that allows people to share files back and forth\u2014though there are some limits when it comes to range and how many users can access that network.<\/p>\n

Users can control who can send and receive files over the signal.<\/p>\n

There are some risks associated with transferring files in a public space over questionable WiFi connections, and it’s worth pointing out that the platform was found to have some significant security issues earlier this year.<\/p>\n

One notable issue was, hackers could gain access to auto-fill data<\/a>, Amazon web-service user key and the victim\u2019s hotspot info in plain-text by with a simple curl command.<\/p>\n

Still, the app boasts 500 million users globally, and the app is a convenient tool for users to share data, particularly in areas where mobile data transfers are both slow and expensive.<\/p>\n

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How to send files on SHAREit<\/h2>\n

To send files to another user, make sure you indicate that your device is the sender, then add the files you plan on sending by dragging and dropping them into the app.<\/p>\n

Once sent, the receiver accepts files, and they’re saved in the device’s Downloads folder and My Files inside SHAREit. Photos typically save inside your Photos folder.<\/p>\n

Both devices must have SHAREit installed and running during the transfer and be connected to WiFi.<\/p>\n

Group Share<\/h3>\n

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SHAREit\u2019s group feature allows you to receive files from multiple users at a time.<\/p>\n

Users can join groups created by any user and receive files from members of your groups.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s how you can get in on the action:<\/p>\n