Xender Web: How to Connect Xender to PC on Windows 11/10

Xender Web for PC lets you manage phone files through a computer browser, but the old web.xender.com connection method has changed. To use the local browser method, open the connection feature in the Xender mobile app and use the address displayed on your phone, such as http://172.20.10.1:33455 or http://192.168.43.1:33455.

Update — October 12, 2026: web.xender.com currently displays “Website mode is closed” and directs users to connect their PC to a phone hotspot. You should not expect the old QR-code page to appear there.

Quick answer: Xender shows a local address on your phone, such as http://172.20.10.1:33455 (typical when an iPhone shares its hotspot) or http://192.168.43.1:33455 (typical for an Android hotspot). Type the full address, including http://, into your PC browser’s address bar, not into a search engine. More about this address.

Below are the connection methods described in Xender’s official Android and iPhone guides, followed by troubleshooting tips. Menu names and available connection options may differ between app versions.

Does Xender Web Still Work?

The public web.xender.com page is closed, but Xender’s current documentation still describes local browser connections. These use a network connection between your phone and computer and a local address supplied by the mobile app.

Some older instructions, including Xender’s legacy FAQ, still tell users to scan a QR code at web.xender.com. That instruction does not match the notice currently displayed on the website.

What You Need Before Connecting Xender to PC

• Xender on your phone: Use the official Google Play listing or App Store listing, where available.
• A computer with a browser: The local browser method does not require an Android emulator or a separate desktop client.
• A local network connection: Follow the hotspot or same-Wi-Fi instructions for your phone below.
• The address shown in Xender: Keep the phone’s connection screen open while setting up the computer.

How to Connect Xender to PC from Android

Xender’s Android-to-Windows/Mac guide describes a hotspot connection:

1. Open Xender on your Android phone and look in its menu for Connect PC.
2. Enable a Wi-Fi hotspot in your phone’s settings. Note its network name and password.
3. Connect your computer’s Wi-Fi to that hotspot.
4. Find the local address provided by Xender (for example http://192.168.43.1:33455) and enter the complete address in your computer browser’s address bar.
5. Approve the connection on your phone if prompted.
6. Use the file interface to select and download the items you want to copy to your computer.

The guide also describes a same-Wi-Fi option. If your app offers it, connect both devices to that network and open the address displayed by Xender.

How to Connect Xender from iPhone to PC or Mac

Xender’s iPhone guide uses a shared Wi-Fi network:

1. Connect your iPhone and computer to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. Open Xender on your iPhone. Look for Connect PC; the official guide places it under the + button.
3. Type the address displayed on your iPhone into your computer browser’s address bar.
4. Accept the connection request on your iPhone.
5. Select the available photos, videos or files you want to transfer to the computer.

If you connect the computer to your iPhone’s Personal Hotspot instead of a shared router, the address shown may start with 172.20.10.1. Whatever your app displays is the address to use.

If Xender requests local network access, allow it so the app can communicate with nearby devices. Apple explains this permission in its local network privacy guide.

What Is 172.20.10.1:33455 in Xender?

Use the exact address displayed in your Xender app. An IP address copied from an old article may belong to a different network or device.

Two addresses come up most often. 172.20.10.1 is typically the address of an iPhone that is sharing its Personal Hotspot, and 192.168.43.1 is typically the address of an Android hotspot. The number after the colon is the port. Enter the whole address, for example http://172.20.10.1:33455, including http:// and the port. These are examples, not universal Xender addresses, and your phone may show something different.

Enter it in the browser’s address bar rather than a search engine. Check the address again after changing networks or restarting the connection.

Transferring Files Between Your Phone and Computer

Once connected, browse the files available in the web interface. Download a small file first and open the saved copy to check that the transfer completed.

For computer-to-phone transfers, look for an upload or send control in the interface. Xender’s Android listing describes both uploads and downloads through the PC connection; the controls available on your phone may vary.

Check that the destination has enough free storage before copying large files. Keep the connection active until the transfer finishes, and verify the copied files before deleting their originals.

Xender Won’t Connect to PC: What to Check

If the local page does not load or the connection fails, try these checks:

• Use the address bar, not a search box. Typing an address such as 172.20.10.1:33455 into a search engine returns search results, not your phone’s files. Click the browser’s address bar instead.
• Check the network. For hotspot mode, confirm that the computer is connected to your phone’s hotspot. For same-Wi-Fi mode, confirm that both devices are on the intended network.
• Check the full address. Copy it from the current connection screen, including the protocol and any port number. Avoid spaces or missing digits. Some browsers may try https:// if you leave out the prefix, so type http:// yourself.
• Check local network permissions. On iPhone, review Xender’s access under Settings > Privacy & Security > Local Network, if it appears there. See Apple’s instructions.
• Avoid an isolated guest network. Some router settings prevent devices from communicating locally even when both have internet access. TP-Link’s guest-network guide illustrates this restriction. Try your own main Wi-Fi network or the phone hotspot.
• Restart the connection. Reopen the connection feature in Xender, confirm the address and reload it in the browser.
• Try a small file. If the page opens but a transfer fails, check available storage and retry with a smaller item.

If your app has no Connect PC option or provides no local address, these instructions may not apply to that build. Check for an official app update or use one of the alternatives below.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Is 172.20.10.1:33455?

It is a local address, not a website. When Xender’s PC connection is active, the app can show an address like this on your phone. Type it into your computer browser’s address bar to open the file interface. It only works while your computer and phone are on the same local connection.

Do I Need to Download Xender for Windows?

You do not need a separate Windows application for the local browser method described here. Xender runs on the phone, while the computer opens its file interface in a browser.

Does Xender Need an Internet Connection?

Xender describes its hotspot file-transfer mode as data-free. The local transfer uses the connection between your devices. Downloading the app or browsing websites is a separate activity that requires internet access.

Why Is There No QR Code on web.xender.com?

The site currently shows a closure notice instead of the old pairing page. Follow your app’s local connection instructions rather than waiting for a QR code there.

Can I Use Xender on a Mac?

Yes. Xender’s official Android and iPhone guides both describe connections to Mac computers. Follow the instructions for your phone and open its displayed address in a Mac browser.

Is Xender Free?

Xender is offered as a free app, but the Android Google Play listing identifies it as containing ads. Free does not mean ad-free.

Can Xender Copy Everything from My Phone?

Do not treat file transfer as a complete phone backup. Copying photos or documents does not establish that your messages, settings or app data have also been backed up.

Alternatives If Xender Does Not Work

If your Xender version cannot connect to your computer, consider:

• Quick Share for Windows: An alternative for Android-to-Windows and Windows-to-Android transfers. It requires a Windows app; check the official page for device compatibility.
• LocalSend: A free, open-source option for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS. Install it on both devices and use a shared local network.

Using Xender Web for PC Today

Start with the connection options in your Xender mobile app. Follow the instructions for your phone and open the full local address it provides, such as http://172.20.10.1:33455, in your browser’s address bar. If your version does not offer that connection method, choose an alternative suited to your devices.