Command-line usage

Besides using the app window, you can also use FlashDesk with commands. This is handy for setting up devices without a screen (such as a Raspberry Pi).

Set up this device

flashdesk --show-id

Shows this device's FlashDesk ID.

flashdesk --set-password

Sets the password for connections. You are asked to type it (what you type is not shown). Once set, connections are accepted with the password.

flashdesk --set-mode password|approve

Switches how connections are accepted.
• password: Accepts connections with the password.
• approve: Accepts connections after you approve them on this device.

Connect to another device

flashdesk --list

Shows the IDs and names of your saved connections.

flashdesk --connect <ID or saved name>

Starts screen sharing. You are asked for the password when one is needed.

flashdesk --send <ID or saved name> <file or folder>

Sends a file or folder. It goes to the same folder as when you send from the app window.

flashdesk --ssh <ID or saved name>

Connects to the other device with SSH. SSH must be allowed on the other device.

Help

flashdesk --help

Shows the list of available commands.

flashdesk <command> --help

Shows how to use that command (example: flashdesk --send --help).

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