Open floe.one in any modern browser. No account or installation required.
Add files
Drop files directly onto the page, or click the drop zone to open the file picker. You can add:
- A single file of any type.
- Multiple files at once (the picker accepts multi-select).
There is no file size limit on direct connections. Relay connections are capped at 2 GB per session. See The 2 GB Relay Limit.
Folder transfers are a CLI-only feature. To send a folder from the browser, either zip it first or use floe send ./folder from the terminal.
Network Relay Fallback toggle
Below the drop zone is a Network Relay Fallback toggle. It is on by default and recommended for most users.
| Setting | Behavior |
|---|
| On (default) | Floe attempts a direct connection first. If that fails, it automatically falls back to the encrypted TURN relay. |
| Off | Only direct connections are attempted. If a direct path cannot be established, the transfer fails. |
Create the link
Click Create Secure Link and Share. Floe connects to the signaling server, assigns a room, and generates two ways to share:
- Link - a URL containing the room ID (e.g.
https://floe.one?room=...). Send this via any messaging app, email, or chat.
- QR code - scan it with a phone camera to open the link instantly. Useful for nearby transfers.
The link is valid for as long as your browser tab stays open.
Connection indicator
Once you share the link, a small connection indicator appears in the corner of the page. Its color tells you what is happening:
| Color | Meaning |
|---|
| Pulsing (no color) | Waiting for the recipient to open the link. |
| Green - Direct | Connected directly. Files travel peer-to-peer, no server involved. No size limit. |
| Amber - Relay | Connected via the encrypted TURN relay. The 2 GB cap applies. |
Transfer
The transfer starts automatically the moment the recipient opens the link. You do not need to click anything.
Keep the browser tab open and active for the entire transfer. If you close or navigate away from the tab, the session ends immediately and the recipient loses the connection.
Short code
The sender always sees a short code in the share panel (e.g. olive-tiger-castle). This code can be used by a CLI recipient to join without opening the link:
floe receive olive-tiger-castle
Tips
- On mobile, keep the browser in the foreground. Background tabs may be throttled and slow the transfer.
- If the connection indicator stays in “Connecting” for more than 30 seconds, see Troubleshooting.
- For large files on a corporate or university network, try a personal mobile hotspot to get a direct connection instead of relay.
