Phone to laptop
Paste text on your phone, create a short code, then open FastCopy on your laptop and enter the code.
FastCopy guide
Copy and paste from phone to computer
When your phone and computer do not share a native clipboard, FastCopy gives you a fast browser-based path.
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.
Laptop to phone
Create the clip on your computer and scan the QR code with your phone to copy the text.
Avoid messaging yourself
For one-off text transfers, a temporary clipboard is often cleaner than sending yourself links through chat, email, or notes apps.
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.
- 3
Open FastCopy on the other device, scan the QR code, or enter the short code on the Find a clip page.
- 4
Copy the text and let the clip expire. Burn-after-read clips disappear after the first successful view.
Best for
- Phone links you need on a laptop
- Addresses from mobile apps
- Verification codes and short notes
- Commands copied from articles opened on mobile
Phone-to-computer clipboard vs chat
Chat is good for conversation. A temporary clipboard is cleaner when you only need to move text once and do not want it saved in a message history.
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
Can I copy from phone to computer without installing an app?
Yes. Create a clip in the phone browser, then open it from your computer with the short code.
Does it work both directions?
Yes. You can create the clip on either device and open it on the other.
Can I scan instead of typing?
Yes. If the receiving device has a camera, scan the QR code from the created clip.
Can I use it on public computers?
You can, but avoid sensitive text and delete the clip when finished.