Windows ↔ Mac
Connect Windows and Mac like they were made for each other.
Windows and macOS don’t share a clipboard, and AirDrop doesn’t reach a PC. Tether bridges the gap from the browser: link a Windows PC and a Mac with a 6-digit code, then copy, paste and send files between them as if they were one machine.
Copy on Windows, paste on Mac
Copy text with Ctrl+C on Windows, switch to the Tether tab, and it is on the Mac’s clipboard, ready for ⌘V. It works the other way round too, and every clip stays in the shared list in case you need it again.
Transfer files between a PC and a Mac
Drag a file onto the Tether page on either machine and it appears on the other with a Save button. No USB stick, no cloud upload, no emailing yourself. Transfers are direct and encrypted, up to 500 MB per file.
The two computers don’t need to be on the same network. A work laptop and a home Mac can tether over the internet just as easily.
How to tether your devices
- 01
Start a session
Open tethersecure.com on the first device and press Start a session. Pick a display name the first time; it is remembered.
- 02
Join from the other device
Type the 6-digit code, open the invite link, or scan the QR code with a phone camera. Up to 4 devices can join.
- 03
Copy, paste and send
Copy text, press Ctrl+V on the page, type a message, or drop a file. It reaches the other devices directly, encrypted.
Works with the browsers you already have
- Windows: Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Brave or Opera.
- Mac: Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Edge or Arc.
- Install it as an app from the browser menu for a dedicated window on both machines.
Questions about connect windows & mac
Do Windows and Mac need to be on the same Wi-Fi?
No. Tether connects devices over the internet, so they can be on different networks.
Is there a Tether app for Windows or Mac?
Tether runs in the browser, and you can install it as an app from Chrome or Edge on Windows and Chrome or Safari on Mac.
Can I send screenshots from Mac to Windows?
Yes. Paste a screenshot on the Tether page or drop the image file and it is sent to the Windows PC.