How to Send a Tab to Another Device in Chrome

To send a tab to another device in Chrome, click the share icon at the right of the address bar and choose Send to your devices, then pick the device. The link arrives there as a notification. You must be signed in to Chrome with the same Google Account on both devices.

Chrome used to call this Send Tab to Self. The name in the menu today is Send to your devices, and it works between computers, phones, and tablets.

What Do You Need Before You Start?

• Browser: Google Chrome on both the sending and the receiving device
• Account: signed in to Chrome with the same Google Account on both
• Sync: turned on, so Chrome knows what your other devices are
• Notifications: allowed for Chrome on the receiving device

How Do I Send a Tab From a Computer?

This works the same on Windows, macOS, Linux, and ChromeOS.

1. Open the page you want to send.
2. Click the share icon at the right-hand end of the address bar, next to the bookmark star.
3. Click Send to your devices.
4. Pick the device you want from the list.

If you would rather not hunt for the icon, right-click anywhere on the page and choose Send to your devices from the menu instead. Both routes open the same device list.

How Do I Send a Tab From an Android Phone?

1. Open the page, then tap the share icon on the toolbar. You can also long-press a link and choose Share link.
2. Choose Send to your devices from the share sheet.
3. Pick the device you want from the list.

Where Does the Link Show Up on the Other Device?

As a notification from Chrome. Tap or click it and the page opens in a new tab. On a phone the notification lands in the shade; on a computer it appears in the system notification area.

Nothing opens on its own, so a tab sent to a computer that is switched off will simply be waiting the next time Chrome runs.

Why Is Send to Your Devices Missing or Empty?

Almost always because Chrome cannot see any other device to send to. Check these in order.

1. You are signed in to Chrome, not just to Google in a website. Look for your profile picture at the top right.
2. The same Google Account is signed in on both devices. A work profile and a personal profile do not see each other.
3. Sync is turned on. Open Settings, then You and Google, and confirm sync is running.
4. The other device has opened Chrome recently. Chrome drops devices from the list after a long silence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I send a tab to someone else’s device?

No. It only sends to devices signed in with your own Google Account. To share with another person, use the Copy link or QR code options in the same share menu.

Does it work in Incognito mode?

No. Incognito windows are not signed in and do not sync, so the option is unavailable there.

Does the receiving device need to be online at the time?

No. The link is held for that device and shows up the next time it connects and Chrome runs.

Can I send several tabs at once?

One page at a time. If you want to move a set of tabs, a saved tab group that syncs between your devices is the better tool.

Wrapping Up

Send to your devices saves you from emailing links to yourself. Sign in, keep sync on, and the share icon does the rest. If the device list looks empty, the account or sync is nearly always the reason.

Last verified: 2026-08-16