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FlingDrop Client
Share files with a simple click from your favorite operating system
FlingDrop for Windows
Download the official FlingDrop client and share files directly from Windows Explorer. Choose between a lightweight setup or a full offline installer.
Version 1.0.0 | Windows 10/11 | Setup: 2 MB · Offline: 300+ MB
Antivirus may flag the installer — this is a false positive
Some antivirus tools (McAfee, Windows SmartScreen, others) may flag FlingDrop-setup.exe as suspicious. The installer is safe — this is a known false positive caused by the file not yet having a code-signing certificate. We are working on it. In the meantime, here is how to install safely:
In Chrome, Edge, or Firefox
- When the browser shows "Virus detected" or "Dangerous file", click the arrow next to the file in the downloads bar.
- Choose Keep (or "Keep dangerous file" → "Keep anyway").
When Windows SmartScreen blocks the launch
- Click More info on the blue SmartScreen dialog.
- Click Run anyway.
If McAfee deletes or quarantines the file
- Open McAfee → Quarantined Items, find FlingDrop-setup.exe and click Restore.
- Add an exclusion for the file or for the FlingDrop install folder before running it again.
Verify the file (SHA-256)
On Windows, run this in PowerShell to confirm the downloaded file matches:
Checksum will be published here on next release.
Prefer an MSI?
The offline MSI installer is also unsigned but tends to trigger fewer antivirus heuristics. Download the MSI as an alternative.
Still blocked?
Email support — we will help you and report the false positive to your antivirus vendor.
System requirements
- Windows 10 or Windows 11
- .NET 10 Desktop Runtime (auto-downloaded by setup)
- Internet connection (for setup) or offline installer
- 50 MB disk space
Features
- Context menu integration (SendTo)
- Protocol handler (flingdrop://)
- Automatic link copy
- System notifications
Installation options
① Recommended: Smart Setup (2 MB)
Download FlingDrop-setup.exe. It automatically detects and downloads .NET 10 if needed, then installs the client with Windows integration.
② Alternative: Offline Installer (x64)
Use FlingDrop-Setup-1.0.0-x64.msi if you are offline, in a corporate environment, or prefer traditional MSI installation.
Run the installer
Follow the on-screen prompts. The setup handles everything: runtime, client, and Windows registry entries.
Done!
Right-click any file → "Send with FlingDrop" to upload.
FlingDrop for macOS
Share files directly from the menu bar or using the macOS Share menu.
Version 1.0.0 | macOS 15+ (Sequoia) | 8.5 MB
System requirements
- macOS 15 Sequoia or later
- Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) or Intel
- Internet connection
- 25 MB disk space
Features
- Menu bar app
- Built-in Share extension
- Drag and drop from Finder
- Native macOS notifications
How to install on macOS
DMG Installation
Download the DMG file and double-click to open it.
Drag FlingDrop to the Applications folder.
Open FlingDrop from Applications or Spotlight.
App Store Installation
Click "Open in App Store" or search for "FlingDrop" in the App Store.
Click "Get" and install the app.
Initial configuration
Enter your API Key when starting for the first time. Then drag files to the menu bar or use the Finder Share menu.
FlingDrop CLI
Command-line tool to upload and share files from any terminal. Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Version 1.0.0 | Windows · macOS · Linux
Quick install
Auto-detects your OS and architecture (Linux and macOS). Run as root or with sudo if needed.
curl -fsSL https://flingdrop.com/install.sh | sh
Supports Linux x64, Linux ARM64, macOS ARM64, macOS Intel.
Manual install
If you prefer to install manually, after downloading run these commands to make fling available system-wide:
# Make it executable
chmod +x fling-linux-x64
# Move to a directory in PATH
sudo mv fling-linux-x64 /usr/local/bin/fling
# Verify
fling --help
The binary is self-contained — no runtime installation required.
Usage
# Upload a file and get a shareable link
fling send archivo.zip
# Configure your API key
fling config --api-key YOUR_API_KEY
Frequently asked questions
About desktop clients
What's the difference between the setup.exe and the MSI installer?
Setup.exe is a lightweight (2 MB) smart installer that downloads .NET 10 automatically if needed. MSI is a full offline installer (~300 MB) useful for corporate deployments or offline scenarios. Both result in identical installations.
Why does the setup require internet?
The setup downloads .NET 10 Desktop Runtime (~120 MB) and the client if they are not already installed. If you need offline installation, download the MSI instead.
Where do I find my API Key?
Your API Key is sent by email when you register. You can also see it in your dashboard on the web.
Does the client update automatically?
Yes, the Windows client checks for updates on startup. macOS clients from the App Store update completely automatically.
Is the client code verified/signed?
The macOS client is notarized by Apple. The Windows client is not yet code-signed — code signing is on our roadmap. As a result, some antivirus tools (McAfee, SmartScreen, etc.) may flag the Windows installer as suspicious. This is a false positive — see the notice on this page for verification steps and how to safely allow the download.