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Opera's free VPN, Ad blocker, and Flow file sharing. Just a few of the must-have features built into Opera for faster, smoother and distraction-free browsing designed to improve your online experience.
My Flow
Securely share files, links and notes between your computer and phone with My Flow. My Flow file sharing is built into Opera Browser for mobile and desktop. See more
Benefits of My Flow file sharing
The My Flow feature in Opera is a simple and secure way to connect your phones, tablets & computers, to share files and more between them.
A seamless connection
My Flow is essentially a temporary shared-storage between your devices, so sharing files is quick, easy, and convenient.
No accounts or logins
To set up the My Flow file sharing feature, you just scan a QR code with the device you want to connect. No account, login, or password is required.
Secure and private
The information you send between devices with the My Flow feature is encrypted, so your connection is private and secure.
Easy file sharing
When you send files, pictures, video, notes or links, they are instantly available for download or viewing on your connected devices.
Share files smoothly between your computer and phone
Twitter in the sidebar
Explore and tweet conveniently with a better view on desktop.
Pinboards
Save and collect web content easily, share it visually.
Instagram in the sidebar
Use Instagram in Opera’s sidebar while you browse.
Search in tabs
Work and browse more efficiently with many open tabs.
Workspaces
Organize tab groups in separate customizable workspaces.
Ad blocker
Browse with less distractions and load websites faster.
Integrated messengers
Chat with friends right in your browser without switching apps
Personal news
A customizable and convenient newsfeed on your start page.
Snapshot tool
Easily capture, edit and share your snapshots from webpages.
Opera Flow
Instantly send files, links and notes between your devices.
Video pop-out
Pop out online videos so they float on top of webpages as you browse.
Import bookmarks
Easily manage, customize and keep your favorite places online.
Free VPN
Browse comfortably with enhanced privacy and security, for free.
Sync data
Synchronize the Opera browsers on any of your devices.
Easy Files
Attach files in one click without digging through folders.
Battery saver
An easy way to noticeably extend your laptop’s battery life.
Unit converter
Automatically convert time-zones, currencies and units of measurement.
Player in sidebar
A world of music and podcasts at your fingertips.
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You know when you don't want to do something, like go out, but a friend makes you and then you're really glad you did. This is one of those situations.
My Flow file sharing connects your Opera Browser for mobile and desktop
Ever send emails or messages to yourself to remember something you found online? There’s an easier way. With My Flow, you can share files, links, images, videos and notes using Opera Browser on all your devices. It’s a seamless connection between your phone and your personal computer.
Set up My Flow file sharing - Connect phone to computer
To use the My Flow feature and share files, you just need Opera Browser for mobile and desktop. No account, login or password protection required. In your desktop browser:
- Go to the Easy setup menu (top-right) and make sure My Flow is enabled.
- Click the My Flow icon in your sidebar, and Reveal the QR code.
- Scan the code with Opera Browser on your phone.
- Voila! You're ready to start sharing files and more.
My Flow file sharing
The My Flow file sharing feature in Opera Browser is a simple and easy way to connect devices and share information. With one click you can send a webpage, image, video or note, and even share files and documents with My Flow - the encrypted and shared space between Opera Browser on different devices. You can instantly access your shared file or information on any device you connect. It's quicker than using google drive, and you don't have to use up your cloud storage space or send yourself links via email. Plus, it's free file sharing, so you don't have to pay for other file sharing services.
Sending content with My Flow
Sharing content and file sharing is incredibly easy with My Flow. Send a webpage link to your phone by simply tapping the My Flow icon to the right of your address bar. You can also highlight text on a page and click the popup Send to My Flow option. Want to send yourself a reminder? Open My Flow with the icon on your sidebar and use the text field at the bottom to send notes to yourself. There, you can also click the Upload Files icon to send files, photos, or documents. You can also simply drag and drop a single file into My Flow for easy file sharing, as well as share multiple files.
Receiving content with My Flow
Receiving shared files, images, notes and other content is fast. When you send it, a notification badge will appear on your connected devices. Shared files and other content is shown in My Flow along with information on the device it was sent from and a timestamp of its arrival. Interact with shared content directly in My Flow - play videos there, preview photos, or open file transfers in a new tab. Also, you can easily copy a shared file or content to your clipboard and use it wherever you want. Shared links and other file sharing content is automatically deleted after 24 hours and you can clear your online file storage at any time.