For the text in your hand right now
Sometimes you only need to move one thing: a link from your phone, a command from your laptop, or an address from a desktop browser. Online Clipboard keeps that transfer lightweight.
Works across device mixes
Use it with iPhone and Windows, Android and Mac, Linux and mobile browsers, or any other combination that can open a modern web page.
No inbox clutter
Instead of emailing yourself or creating another chat message, use a temporary clip that can expire soon after the transfer.
Real-world examples
When this workflow fits
- Send a tracking number from phone to laptop for a desktop checkout flow.
- Move a command from a computer to a tablet used as a console.
- Copy a note between work and personal browsers without logging into chat.
Use carefully
When to choose another tool
- Avoid using it for large documents that belong in cloud docs.
- Avoid using it when both devices already have reliable native clipboard sync.
- Avoid leaving sensitive text active longer than needed.
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
- Links you need on another screen right now
- Terminal commands and config snippets
- Addresses, coordinates, invite codes, and meeting links
- Short notes that should not become permanent history
Text transfer vs full sync
Full clipboard sync is powerful, but it is not always available or appropriate. Online Clipboard is a manual, deliberate handoff for text you choose to send.
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 send text without installing an app?
Yes. Both devices only need a modern browser.
Does the other device need to be mine?
No account pairing is required. Anyone with the short code or link can open an active clip, so share codes carefully.
Can I send long text?
The current text limit is 20,000 characters.
Can I send text both directions?
Yes. Create the clip on whichever device currently has the text.