**Step 1: Turn on AirDrop on iPhone, iPad, or Mac**

iPhone and iPad


1. For iOS 7 and Later: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open Control Center.

2. For iOS 6 and Earlier: Double-click the Home button to open Control Center.
3. Tap the AirDrop icon.
4. Choose one of the following options:
* Receiving Off: AirDrop is turned off and you cannot receive files.
* Contacts Only: AirDrop can only receive files from people in your Contacts app.
* Everyone: AirDrop can receive files from anyone nearby.

Mac

1. Click the Apple menu, then select System Preferences.
2. Click Sharing.
3. In the AirDrop section, select one of the following options:
* Off: AirDrop is turned off and you cannot receive files.
* Contacts Only: AirDrop can only receive files from people in your Contacts app.
* Everyone: AirDrop can receive files from anyone nearby.

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How to turn on (or off) AirDrop for iPhone or iPadLaunch Control Center by swiping up from the bottom bezel of your iPhone or iPad.Make sure both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are active. ... Tap AirDrop.Tap Off to disable AirDrop, Contacts Only to enable only your contacts to AirDrop you, or Everyone to let everyone AirDrop you.More items...read more >>