Airdrop, 31 airdrop – Apple MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2016) User Manual
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AirDrop
AirDrop makes it easy to share files with nearby Mac computers and iOS devices. The devices
don’t need to share the same Apple ID.
Note: AirDrop for iOS requires devices that have the Lightning connector and iOS 7 or later.
Not all older Macs support AirDrop (for a list of supported Macs, see the Apple Support article
).
Send a file from the Finder. Click the Finder icon in the Dock, then click AirDrop in the sidebar
on the left. When the person you want to send a file to appears in the window, drag the file to
him or her.
Send a file from an app. While using an app like Pages or Preview, click the Share button and
choose AirDrop.
Control who can send items to you using AirDrop. Click the Finder icon in the Dock, click
AirDrop in the sidebar, then click “Allow me to be discovered by” and choose an option.
When you send a file to someone, the recipient can choose whether or not to accept the file.
When someone sends you a file, you can find it in the Downloads folder on your MacBook Pro.
Tip: If you don’t see the recipient in the AirDrop window, make sure both devices have
AirDrop and Bluetooth turned on and are within 30 feet (9 meters) of each other. If the recipient
is using an older Mac, try clicking the “Don’t see who you’re looking for?” link.
To learn more about AirDrop, go to Mac Help (see
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