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How do I receive files WITHOUT a desktop app?

Binfer allows users who have not downloaded the Binfer application to experience the same speed, security, and simplicity of the Binfer platform through the use of links that can be opened on any browser on any device anywhere.

Receive files through an email link

Click On Email Link The recipient will get an email to their respective email client with details on how to pick up the files. Clicking on the provided link will cause a web browser will open (If a window does not open, check your pop-up settings). Wait For Connection To Sender A connection will be established to the sender. Important: If the sender is offline, then the message will be unavailable. An email notification will be sent to the sender. In this case, you may want to install the desktop app so that files automatically transfer to you when the sender comes back online. Download Files
  1. If the contact is online, then the message and files will appear.
  2. Clicking on a file will begin the download.
  3. Selecting the ‘List’ or ‘Icon’ option will change the appearance of the download page.
Hover the mouse over any Action item to view the details about that action. Choose the method with which you wish to download the files.

Receive files with code using browser

Enter the receive code If you have received an alphanumeric 5 digit code (ex: 1WRX99), the open a web browser and type this link:  https://www.binfer.com/apps/receive. The Web Pickup receive page will show. Type the code in the “Enter Receive Code”  input. Simply clicking the link sent by the sender will have the same results. Wait For Connection To Sender A connection will be established to the sender. If the sender is offline, then the message will be unavailable. An email notification will be sent to the sender. In this case, you may want to install the desktop app so that files automatically transfer to you when the sender comes back online. Download Files
  1. If the contact is online, then the message and files will appear.
  2. Clicking on a file will begin the download.
  3. Selecting the ‘List’ or ‘Icon’ option will change the appearance of the download page.
Hover the mouse over any Action item to view the details about that action. Choose the method with which you wish to download the files.