Works from Safari and Edge
Create a clip in one browser, then open it from the other device. The page is optimized for mobile and desktop screens.
Use it for disposable text
It is ideal for links, addresses, notes, and codes that only need to exist briefly.
No ecosystem lock-in
Online Clipboard uses a normal web page, so it works even when your phone and PC belong to different platforms and accounts.
Real-world examples
When this workflow fits
- Open an iPhone Safari link on a Windows PC.
- Send a Windows download URL to an iPhone for later mobile use.
- Move a short address or code without iCloud handoff.
Use carefully
When to choose another tool
- Avoid expecting Apple Universal Clipboard behavior on Windows.
- Avoid showing QR codes containing sensitive text in public.
- Avoid using it as a permanent cross-device notes system.
Workflow
How it works
The guide explains the flow, while the product pages handle creating clips, opening codes, and managing rooms.
- 1
Paste the text you want to move: a link, command, address, code, note, or short snippet.
- 2
Generate a 4-character or 6-character short code. Online Clipboard also creates a QR code for mobile handoff.
- 3
Open Online Clipboard on the other device, scan the QR code, or enter the short code on the Find clip page.
- 4
Copy the text and let the clip expire. Burn-after-read clips disappear after the first successful view.
Best for
- Safari links you need in Windows
- Windows links you want on iPhone
- Short notes and addresses
- Codes that should expire soon
Online Clipboard vs iCloud-based handoff
iCloud handoff is excellent inside Apple devices. Online Clipboard fills the gap when your workflow crosses from iPhone into Windows.
Privacy
Privacy and expiration
Online Clipboard 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.
FAQ
Questions people ask
Can I use Online Clipboard from iPhone Safari?
Yes. Paste text into Online Clipboard from Safari, create a clip, and open the short code on Windows.
Does it require iCloud?
No. Online Clipboard does not depend on iCloud, Apple ID, or Windows account sync.
Can Windows create the clip and iPhone scan it?
Yes. The QR code flow is especially convenient from Windows to iPhone.
Does it support images?
Yes. The current web MVP supports text, small images, and small files up to 1 MB.