Find answers to the most common questions about InstDrop and secure file transfer.
Here you'll find answers to questions we get asked most often. If you can't find what you're looking for, feel free to reach out to us directly.
Yes! InstDrop uses WebRTC technology with DTLS and SRTP encryption. All data is transferred directly between devices (peer-to-peer) and is end-to-end encrypted. Not even the server operator can see your files.
No, InstDrop requires no registration, email, or login. You can start transferring files immediately without providing any personal information.
InstDrop works on any device with a modern web browser that supports WebRTC. This includes Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.
No. Files are transferred directly between devices using peer-to-peer connection. They never pass through or are stored on our servers. The server is only used to establish the initial connection.
There is no hard limit on file size. Since files are transferred directly between devices, the only limitation is your available RAM and browser capabilities. Large files may require more memory.
Paranoid Mode closes the connection channel after the first device connects. This prevents any additional devices from joining and ensures exclusive 1:1 communication for maximum security.
Yes. Since InstDrop uses peer-to-peer transfer, both devices must be online and connected at the same time for the transfer to work. There is no cloud storage involved.
Yes, InstDrop is completely free. There are no premium tiers, no ads, and no hidden costs. We believe secure file transfer should be accessible to everyone.
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WebRTC is the technology that powers InstDrop's secure, direct file transfers between devices. Here's everything you need to know.
InstDrop uses WebRTC technology, which automatically encrypts all data using DTLS and SRTP protocols. Here's how you can verify it yourself.
When you save a received file, it stays exclusively in your browser. Nothing is sent to any server. Here's how you can verify it.
InstDrop uses WebRTC for direct P2P file transfer between devices. Find out if your browser is compatible.
WebRTC connections are inherently temporary and cannot be serialized for future use. This limitation is actually a security advantage.
Paranoid Mode provides enhanced security for your transfers by ensuring exclusive 1:1 communication between exactly two devices.