Windows has Nearby sharing and network folders, but both need settings changed on each PC, and Nearby sharing crawls with big files. For a link, an address, a code or a paragraph, emailing yourself is a lot of steps for something you want to paste in five seconds.
Copy text from PC to PC
Paste on your PC, tap Copy on your PC. A shared clipboard that works in any browser.
Clipboard
Press ⌘V / Ctrl+V anywhereClips are visible to devices on your Wi-Fi for 30 minutes. Avoid sending passwords.
On your network
liveThe quick way, with fdrop
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Open fdrop.cc on both devices
Edge or Chrome on the PC, Edge or Chrome on the PC. Same Wi-Fi, no login.
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Paste on the PC
Copy the text, open fdrop.cc and press Ctrl+V anywhere on the page.
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Copy on the PC
The text appears under Clipboard within a few seconds. Tap Copy and paste it wherever you need.

Other ways, and their catch
Windows clipboard sync
Turn on Settings → System → Clipboard → Clipboard history across your devices on both PCs, then press Win+V on the second one.
Good: Built into Windows. Catch: Both PCs need the same Microsoft account, so it won’t work with a friend’s or a work PC.
Email it to yourself
Attach it (or paste it) in an email to yourself and open the email on the PC.
Good: Works on every device. Catch: Lots of steps for a quick copy, and it clutters your inbox.
Good to know
- Clips hold up to 50,000 characters and disappear after 30 minutes. Anyone on the same Wi-Fi with fdrop open can see them, so don’t send passwords on shared networks.
- Pasting a screenshot instead of text uploads it as a file, so images work the same way.
Questions
How do I copy text from PC to PC without a cable?
Open fdrop.cc on both, paste on the PC and tap Copy on the PC. Windows clipboard sync is the main built-in option, with the limits listed above.
Is there a length limit?
Up to 50,000 characters per clip, which is about 20 pages of text. Longer than that, save it as a file and send the file.
Do the PC and PC need to be on the same Wi-Fi?
Yes for the clipboard: clips show up on devices that share your internet connection, like home or office Wi-Fi.
Do I need to install an app?
No. fdrop runs in Edge or Chrome on the PC and Edge or Chrome on the PC. Nothing to install and no account.
Who can see what I paste?
Only devices on the same internet connection with fdrop open. Clips are deleted after 30 minutes, and you can delete your own sooner.