From wireless file transfer to iCloud and more traditional methods, youre spoiled for choice.
To use AirDrop simply find the file you want to share,right-tap on itthen choose Share > AirDrop.
grab the person you want to share the file with and wait for the transfer to complete.
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AirDrop can be temperamental at times.
Temporarily disabling anyVPN connectionscan help too.
If youre still having trouble, check out ourAirDrop troubleshooting checklist.
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Now tap on the i button next to the toggle to configure your shares in the left-hand pane.
The right-hand pane is for granting access to other users on the same Mac.
Alternatives you could usethe Files app for iPhone and iPad.
Install an alternative like Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive and use that instead.
This is great if you have spare additional cloud storage that youd like to make use of.
Simply drag and drop your file of choice into an email message or Messages conversation and hit send.
iMessage also works as long as your file doesnt exceed 100MB.
The biggest factor to consider here is transfer speed.
The faster the speed, the better.
The mode has some genuine uses, like rescuing files stranded on a MacBook that doesnt boot properly.
First, connect the computers with aUSB-CorThunderbolt cable, then shut down the Mac you want to access.
Move to the other Mac, and you should see the computer appear under web connection in Finder.
Double-select it, then use the Connect As… button to enter with the relevant username and password.
Click Stop Sharing then restart as normal to stop.
Want to transfer files from an older Mac?
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Youll need touse Target Disk Mode to do so.
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