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schlagmichdoch and babstar99 authored Apr 18, 2024
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Files are sent directly between peers.
PairDrop doesn't even use a database.
If curious, study [the server](https://github.com/schlagmichdoch/pairdrop/blob/master/index.js).
If curious, study [the signaling server](https://github.com/schlagmichdoch/PairDrop/blob/master/server/ws-server.js).
WebRTC encrypts the files in transit.

If the devices are on the same network,
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Yes. Your files are sent using WebRTC, encrypting them in transit.
To ensure the connection is secure and there is no [MITM](https://wikiless.org/wiki/Man-in-the-middle_attack),
compare the security number shown under the device name on both devices.
The security number is different for every connection.
Still you have to trust the PairDrop server. To ensure the connection is secure and there is no [MITM](https://wikiless.org/wiki/Man-in-the-middle_attack) there is a plan to make PairDrop
zero trust by encrypting the signaling and implementing a verification process. See [issue #180](https://github.com/schlagmichdoch/PairDrop/issues/180) to keep updated.

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