📤 PairDrop: Self-Hosted File Sharing

What is PairDrop?

PairDrop is a **self-contained, open-source PHP script** designed to replicate the "ad hoc" file sharing experience like AirDrop, but accessible via a web browser and ensuring maximum **privacy** through your own hosting. It requires no database, complex dependencies, or elaborate configuration. It is a single `index.php` file that handles everything, from creating *private rooms* to managing uploads and downloads.

Why Choose PairDrop Rooms?

• ✅ Maximum Privacy

  You host the script on your server. Your files never touch third-party servers. You have complete control over your data.

• 🚀 Fast and Lightweight (PHP)

  No frameworks, no database. It uses pure PHP for minimal execution speed and low server load.

• ⚫ Professional Design (Dark/Light Mode)

  Features a modern, clean, and professional design, completely **mobile-friendly**, with the option to set Dark Mode (default) or Light Mode.

• 🔑 Private Code-Protected Rooms

  Sharing occurs in unique, private rooms. Only those with the unique room code can access and view the files.

FREE and Open-Source Download

The PairDrop Rooms script is released for free under an open-source license. It consists of a single PHP file that you can upload directly to your server.

Click the button below to download the latest version:

(Save and Extract on your web server.)

Quick Installation Guide (3 Steps)

Installing PairDrop Rooms is incredibly simple and takes just a few minutes:

1. 1. Requirements

   You only need a web server (Apache/Nginx) with **PHP 7.4+** enabled, and write permissions to create folders and files.

2. 2. File Upload

   Upload the **`index.php`** file (downloaded above) to a subdirectory of your domain, for example: /public_html/drop/

   Configuration: Modify the `CONFIGURATION` section at the top of the file to customize the maximum file size or the default theme (`'dark'` or `'light'`):

   // ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   // CONFIGURATION
   // ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   define('BASE_DIR', __DIR__ . '/rooms/');
   define('MAX_FILE_SIZE', 50 * 1024 * 1024); // Max 50MB
   define('DEFAULT_THEME', 'dark'); // Set 'dark' or 'light'
   // ...
   

3. 3. Access and Share

   Open your browser to the URL where you uploaded the file (e.g., https://yourdomain.com/drop/). Enter a room code and start sharing files!

*Important: Ensure PHP has write permissions in the folder where `index.php` is located to create the `rooms/` folder.