We'll be going over how to activate AirDrop,

how to send files, and how to receive files.

Use our clickable sections below to keep track

of what step you're on during this tutorial.

Activate AirDrop on your devices.

The first thing you need to do

is make sure AirDrop is activated

on the device you want to receive files on.

If your devices are already activated,

skip to our next section.

On a Mac, click "Go" in the Finder menu

at the top of your screen, and then click "AirDrop."

If your Bluetooth or WiFi are turned off,

you'll be prompted to turn them on.

Now at the bottom of the AirDrop window,

you can choose which devices you want to allow

to connect to the device you're currently using.

Choose either "Everyone" or "Contacts Only."

Choosing "Everyone" can save you time

if you're constantly receiving files

from a number of people.

Just be aware that if you choose "Everyone,"

anyone with an Apple device can try to send you files.

On your iPhone or iPad,

the activation process is the same.

Just go into the settings, then "General" and "AirDrop."

Here, you'll be able to adjust your permissions.

You're now ready to send and receive files on this device.

Sending files from your devices.

Let's say you want to send a photo

of a beautiful landscape

from your iPhone or iPad

to any of your other Apple devices.

All you have to do is go into the photo app,

choose the photo you want to send,

and click the share button.

Now select the AirDrop function

and choose from the list of available devices.

You can also send files from your Mac to other devices.

Simply right-click on any file,

go down to the "Share" option, and click "AirDrop"

to see the list of available devices.

As long as you're in range

and have your device's AirDrop function activated,

you can share just about any file

between your Apple devices.

Receiving files.

Sending files, videos, or photos

between Apple devices that are logged in

to the same Apple ID happens automatically.

However, if a file is sent to you

from a device that's logged in to a different Apple ID,

you'll always be asked first

whether you want to accept or decline the transfer.

If you choose to accept,

your files will go directly into the downloads folder

of your Mac or into the appropriate app

of your iPhone or iPad.

Now you're ready to speed up your workflow

with Apple's AirDrop

and share content instantly between your devices.