Getting started

Peeza is available for Mac, Windows and Linux operating systems.

To learn more about how Peeza uses secure, open-source peer-to-peer (P2P) technology, visit our Technology page.

Installation

Download the latest version of Peeza for your operating system from the Download page.

macOS 10+

• Open the downloaded .dmg file.
• Drag the Peeza icon into the Application folder.

Windows 10+

• Run the downloaded .msi installer and follow the on-screen instructions.

Linux

• TO DO

Connecting to your account

Peeza uses standard social login providers to create your account securely.

1. Launch Peeza.
2. Choose your preferred social login provider.
3. Your default browser will open—follow the login instructions provided.
4. Once authenticated, Peeza will launch automatically and you will be connected.

Sending files

Preparing files for transfer

1. Drag and drop the files you wish to send into the Peeza window.
2. The files will be packaged for optimal security and performance.
   • Packaging time may vary based on file size and the speed of your internal storage.
   • Ensure you have enough free storage to accommodate at least the full size of the files being transferred.

Sharing files

1. Once packaging is complete, click the Share button.
2. Copy the generated link and send it to your recipient.
3. The transfer will begin once the recipient accepts the link.
   • Your computer and the Peeza app must remain active during the transfer.
   • Note: Share links expire after they are accepted by the recipient.

Receiving files

Accepting transfers

1. Click the link you received from the sender.
2. A browser window will open, prompting you to open the link with the Peeza app.
3. Peeza will launch and prompt you to accept the incoming transfer.
   • Your computer and the Peeza app must remain active until the transfer is complete.

Saving files

1. Once the transfer is finished, click the Save button.
2. The files will be unpacked and saved to your selected destination folder.
3. You may now safely delete the transfer, or optionally share it with someone else.

Managing local storage

Deleting completed transfers

• To delete a completed transfer, click the [X] icon on the transfer card.
• This will not affect the saved files in your destination folder.

Cleanup

• Click the trash can icon at the top right of the transfer list to clean up completed, unpacked, cancelled, or aborted transfers.
• This also does not affect saved files in your selected folder.

Disconnecting

To disconnect your device from your Peeza account:

1. Open the Account menu and select Disconnect.
2. This will remove all transfers and temporary data from your device.

Updates

You will be prompted to install software updates. Updates are installed upon next restart.

Uninstalling Peeza

macOS

1. Delete the application from your system: /Applications/Peeza.app
2. Remove the application support files: ~/Library/Application Support/Peeza

Windows

1. Open Add or Remove Programs from the Start menu.
2. Locate Peeza in the list, select it, and click Uninstall.
3. Optionally, delete residual data at: C:\Users\YourUsername\AppData\Local\Peeza

Linux

1. Remove the Peeza application using your package manager (if applicable).
2. Delete the configuration and data files from your home directory (location may vary depending on your setup).

Deleting your account (All platforms)

To permanently delete your Peeza account:

1. Visit: peeza.app/account/devices
2. Disconnect all associated devices.
3. Peeza does not store any personal information; once your devices are disconnected, all account data is removed.

Learn More

For more information about Peeza’s underlying technology and how your data is handled, visit: peeza.dev/technology