I think at some point, you must have encountered a situation where you are outside your home or office – you are on vacation, on a work trip, or in transit – and suddenly you require accessing an important large file on your home or office PC?
Attaching and sending large videos/raw photos through emails are usually fails since most email services restrict the attachment size very strictly. On the other hand, you might spend a very long time uploading a huge number of files to remote servers on slow Wi-Fi, and finally you need to download them all to a mobile device.
In this tutorial, I will show you how to remotely access your PC and transfer files in both directions with AweSun Remote Desktop.
Disclaimer: This article contains affiliate links / is sponsored by AweSun. I only recommend products and software I personally use and trust.
Why Use AweSun for File Transfers?
No delays from cloud uploads: transfer your files directly between machines without waiting for upload bar updates.
No file size limits: send videos in full resolution, your full RAW photos or zip files with your huge projects.
Support all platforms: access any files on Windows from any of your devices (Android phones, iOS devices or other PCs).
Support remote file management: upload files, download, edit files and browse any folders remotely.
Step 1: Initial Setup
Install AweSun on your computer and your other device (i.e., a phone or another PC).
Log in to the same account on the two machines.
After you log in to the app, your computer will automatically appear in “Connected Devices”.
Step 2: Connect to Your Remote PC
There are two straightforward ways for you to connect:
The first method is to open the app on your mobile, click on the “Devices” tab, then click on “PC”. This would lead you directly into your account.
Another method, which helps if you are connecting on another account or if you are assisting other people, would be to click “Remote File”, then the Device ID and “One-time code”.
Step 3: Browse and Transfer Files
After the connection, the menu opens on the screen; click on “Files”.
On your local disk, tap Browse to the memory storage (e.g., Desktop, Documents and Downloads folders) on your PC.
You can download from PC to Mobile simply by clicking Save. Ensure that you allow it on all networks (or only Wi-Fi) in the download panel that came up, then download the file to your Mobile storage.
You upload files by clicking the Upload button on the top right of the remote interface, then pick what to transfer (Picture, Video, File, Music), pick a file on memory and send.
There is a feature to manage files, like long-clicking to delete, and organise folders on your pc using the remote function too.
Summary
Forget about being confined by the cloud or your email address-the same way you access cloud servers remotely-with AweSun, we allow you to make your main PC act as a remote server in any location of your choice. Advanced users may also use the SSH/RDP feature in AweSun for better workflow.
Go check out our complete walkthrough on Michael’s Digital World for further tech guides and productivity tutorials!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. Does my PC need to be turned on and connected to the internet for remote file transfer to work?
Yes-To connect the AweSun client, your host PC must be powered on and connected to an active internet connection. If your PC falls asleep or goes offline, you will not be able to perform a remote file transfer.
2. Are there any file size limits when transferring files via AweSun?
There is no strict file size restriction as you’d see with an email attachment. You can transfer raw photo files, large video files, and archives between computers; there is no limit aside from storage space and connection speeds.
3. Do I need to be on the same Wi-Fi network to transfer files?
No, AweSun can access your computer over both local networks and from mobile data networks (4G/5G), as well as the external Wi-Fi connection your host computer utilises, meaning you can connect from virtually anywhere in the world.
4. Is AweSun safe and secure for remote access?
Yes. It employs end-to-end encrypted protocols and two-factor verification options/secret key security, which prevents unauthorised access to your computer.
5. Can I transfer files both ways (PC to Phone and Phone to PC)?
Yes, you would be able to download and upload files with the simple use of the file manager. Either copy files from the computer’s drive to the mobile device or from the mobile device to the computer’s hard drive with the 2-way transferable file feature.
6. Does AweSun work across different operating systems?
Yes, AweSun Client support managing files on Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android
