# Sharing Files and Media 🗃️

### How can I share files and media in Keet?

Open a chat and click the '**Attach a file' \[**��] button: 

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When prompted, allow Keet to access your media files.

Select the files you want to share with your peers, or drag and drop them into the chat window (on desktop).

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Click '**Send now' \[**▶&#xFE0F;**]** button when the files are ready. Once uploaded, all group participants will have access to the shared files.

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Since it’s peer-to-peer, both devices need to be online for smooth and fast file transfer. 🟢&#x20;
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### Receive and download files

Shared files appear in the chat feed. To preview, click images, videos, or supported file types (e.g., .txt, .pdf). To download a file, click the three dots next to it and select '**Save to files**'.

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### Monitor file transfer status

On the desktop,  the download process status bar appears in the top left corner of the app:&#x20;

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When the file download is complete, the status will update:

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Hover your mouse over the shared file to see its upload/download speed and the number of peers sharing it.

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&#x20;The ‘Seeds’ icon shows how many people have parts of the shared file. \
&#x20;To finish downloading, the sender may need to be online. 👥
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### How to speed up the file transfer?

Keep the chat open on both devices while transferring files to ensure seamless communication.

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Upload speed depends on your and the seed's internet connection. 📡&#x20;
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