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47 questions
General
What is playNshare?
Is an account required?
Is it free to use?
Can I use it on mobile?
Which browsers are supported?
Do both people need to install anything?
How do I invite a friend?
What happens if my internet connection drops?
Watch Together
How do I watch a movie with a friend?
Does the movie upload to your server?
Does the other person need their own copy of the video?
Which video formats are supported?
Why is my browser unable to stream the selected video?
Can both people pause and seek?
Can I control what the guest can do?
Can we use cameras and microphones?
Why does playback pause when someone buffers?
Why might a TURN relay be needed?
Can I watch DRM-protected content?
What happens if the creator closes the tab?
Multiplayer Games
Which games are available?
How do I create a game room?
Can three or more people join?
How does Chess handle legal moves?
How does Ludo work?
What happens if a player disconnects?
Can we rematch?
How is the winner determined?
Quick Share
How do I send a file?
Is my file uploaded to the server?
Does the sender need to stay online?
Can multiple people download the same link?
When is the link marked as used?
What happens if the download is interrupted?
Can a recipient resume a transfer?
How long does a link remain valid?
What happens if the link expires?
Can a recipient save or forward the file after downloading?
What file sizes and formats are supported?
Is peer-to-peer transfer always possible?
Privacy & security
What information does the server store?
Are files and videos stored on the server?
What do STUN and TURN servers do?
Is a share link private?
Can someone guess a room or share link?
How do I end a session or cancel a share?
What are the privacy limitations of anonymous sessions?