Documentation

Help & Documentation

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Getting Started

Installing TranSend

Download TranSend from the Google Play Store on your Android device. Search for "TranSend" or tap the download button on the homepage. iOS and desktop versions are coming soon.

Do I need an account?

No account is needed for local WiFi transfers. For cloud transfers, you can use TranSend as a guest with basic functionality. Creating a free account unlocks cloud storage tracking, download notifications, and transfer history.

Cloud Transfers

How to send a file

  1. Open TranSend and go to the Cloud tab
  2. Tap the upload area to select your files
  3. Configure options — expiry time, burn-after-download, password, etc.
  4. Tap Start Upload
  5. Share the 6-character code with your recipient

How to receive a file

The recipient does not need to install TranSend. They can visit transendapp.org/receive and enter the code, or enter it directly in the app's Cloud → Receive tab.

Transfer codes

Transfer codes follow the format WORD-1234 (e.g. EMBER-4729). They are case-insensitive. Codes expire when the transfer expires.

Transfer expiry

Free users can set transfers to expire between 1 hour and 12 hours. Pro users can set expiry up to 30 days. You choose the expiry when uploading.

Burn After Download

When enabled, the file is permanently deleted from our servers the moment it is first downloaded. The transfer code becomes invalid immediately after. This is ideal for sensitive documents you only want one person to access.

Password protection

You can add a password to any transfer. The recipient will be prompted to enter it before downloading. Share the password separately from the transfer code for best security.

Scheduled delivery

Set a future date and time for the transfer to become available. The code is generated immediately but the file is locked until the scheduled time. Recipients viewing the code early will see a countdown and can set a reminder notification.

Local Transfers

How local transfer works

Both devices must be on the same WiFi network with TranSend installed. The app automatically discovers nearby devices. Select your files, tap the target device, and send. No internet connection required.

Send to multiple devices

Select multiple nearby devices to send files to all of them simultaneously.

File size limits

Local transfers have no file size limit — you're limited only by your device storage and network speed.

Account & Settings

Changing your password

Go to Settings → Account → Change Password. A reset link will be sent to your registered email address.

Deleting your account

Go to Settings → Account → Delete Account. This permanently deletes your account, all transfer history, and all files stored in the cloud. This action cannot be undone.

E2E Encryption (Pro)

Pro users can enable end-to-end encryption in Settings → Transfer. When enabled, files are encrypted on your device before upload. We cannot read the contents of E2E-encrypted transfers.

Notifications

Download notifications

When someone downloads your file, you'll receive a push notification. If the recipient is using the TranSend app, the notification will include their approximate device name.

Quiet hours

Set quiet hours in Settings → Notifications to silence all notifications during specified times.

Storage & Plan Limits

Free plan: Limited cloud storage, limited file size per upload, transfers expire in up to 12 hours.

Pro plan: Expanded storage, larger file size limit, up to 30-day expiry, E2E encryption, and more concurrent transfers.

Your current storage usage is shown in Settings → Account.