Why ShareBy Exists
This is not a startup story. This is a simple problem I faced during college.
During my college days, I spent a lot of time in computer labs. Almost every day, I needed to share one or two files with classmates or teachers.
One day I forgot to log out of WhatsApp Web on a lab computer. Later I realized my personal account was still accessible. That moment made me uncomfortable.
The Problem
Sharing a small file should not require logging into personal accounts or worrying about network restrictions between mobile data and lab Wi-Fi.
- Login to platform
- Join session / account
- Share long link
- Risk forgetting logout
- Upload file
- Get 6-digit code
- Type code
- Instant download
Why Not Dropbox or Other Platforms?
Platforms like Dropbox and similar tools are great for long-term storage, but they were not suitable for my daily college lab use.
Most of them require users to join first, log in, or maintain a session. If the device is on a restricted lab network, access is not always smooth.
Another issue is sharing. These platforms usually generate long URLs, which are inconvenient to type or remember in a classroom or lab environment.
I needed something that works across different networks and does not require joining, logging in, or copying long links.
That is why ShareBy uses a short 6-digit code instead.
The Solution
Upload from anywhere. Download from anywhere. No login. No account. No long URLs.
That idea became ShareBy.
What Makes Me Happy
Today, teachers and classmates use ShareBy to share files instantly using just a small code.
ShareBy is still a small independent project, but it solved a real problem — and that is enough.