Browser-first
Open FastCopy in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or any modern browser. No desktop pairing is needed for the web flow.
FastCopy guide
Android and Windows clipboard sharing
FastCopy helps Android and Windows users move temporary text without email, chat apps, or cables.
No loginShort codeQR codeTemporary text
Web FastCopy now supports text plus small file/image handoff. Larger files and group rooms are planned as separate storage-backed features.
Future sync path
The web version is for quick send and copy. True automatic system clipboard sync belongs in a future desktop client.
Useful for codes and commands
Move 2FA backup codes, Wi-Fi passwords you are allowed to share, terminal commands, and links without keeping a permanent history.
How it works
The tool stays at the top so you can use it immediately. These steps explain the same flow for anyone comparing temporary clipboard options.
- 1
Paste the text you want to move: a link, command, address, code, note, or short snippet.
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Generate a 4-digit or 6-digit short code. FastCopy also creates a QR code for mobile handoff.
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Open FastCopy on the other device, scan the QR code, or enter the short code on the Find a clip page.
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Copy the text and let the clip expire. Burn-after-read clips disappear after the first successful view.
Best for
- Android links opened on Windows
- Windows commands needed on Android
- Setup instructions
- Temporary codes and addresses
FastCopy vs Windows Cloud Clipboard
Windows Cloud Clipboard is account-based sync. FastCopy is a manual web transfer that also works when the other side is Android and you do not want account pairing.
Privacy and expiration
FastCopy is built for disposable text transfer, not permanent storage. Temporary clip pages are marked noindex, robots.txt blocks the clip view path, text is escaped before display, and anonymous clips can expire quickly or burn after the first read. Use it for convenience, but avoid sending passwords, private keys, or sensitive personal data through any temporary web clipboard.
Questions people ask
Is this the same as Windows Cloud Clipboard?
No. FastCopy is a browser-based temporary transfer tool. It does not require Microsoft account clipboard sync.
Can I scan a QR code from Windows to Android?
Yes. Create a clip on Windows and scan the generated QR code on Android.
Does it work in Chrome on Android?
Yes, the web flow is designed for modern mobile browsers.
Does it run in the background?
No. The current web version is a deliberate send-and-copy flow.