If you use a web-based file sharing service for sharing files with your friends, then a great problem is the amount of time the process consumes. First you will have to upload your file to a server, then a shared URL will be generated which you will need to send to your recipients for them to download the file. This process is really time-consuming. Now if you want to share files directly from your computer with your friends without going through these hassles, you can use G2Peer.

G2Peer is a freeware that simplifies sharing of file by allowing you to share files directly from your computer using Gmail account. G2Peer treats each Gmail address as a unique IP address for all computers with G2Peer application installed.

To send or receive files via Gmail using G2Peer, follow the following steps:

For sending files

1. Download G2Peer and install it (click here to download G2Peer)

2. Start G2Peer application by double clicking

3. Go to Tools -> Config.

4. Enter your Gmail address and password and choose POP3 or IMAP.

5. Go to File -> Change Status and click ‘Online’

6. Go to ‘Tools’ -> ‘Share’ and add your friend’s Gmail address in the ‘address’ field and browse the folder you would like to share in the ‘Folder’ field.

For receiving files

Receiving files using G2Peer software:

1. Download G2Peer and install it

2. Start G2Peer application by double clicking

3. Go to Tools -> Config.

4. Enter your Gmail address and password and choose POP3 or IMAP.

5. Go to File -> Change Status and click ‘Online’

6. Enter sender’s email address in the address field and wait till you see the shared file(s).

7. Select any displayed file and right click and choose download to download it

Receiving files using Gmail account

1. Login to Gmail account

2. Click on ‘Compose Mail’

3. Type the file sender’s email address under ‘To’ field and ‘?_download’ under subject and then click Send button.

4. After sometimes you will receive email with somewhat following subject:
“!_20090622225415421.2103219.1_download_Done”

5. Open the mail and download the file via link provided

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