Entering same room ID on local and remote device doesn't result in devices seeing each other
Author: ypooraCreated Jun 15, 2026Updated Jul 13, 2026
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Describe the bug When using PairDrop from a machine on it's local network and a machine from the outside, entering the same public room ID on both does not result in the machines seeing each other.
To Reproduce Steps to reproduce the behavior:
- Install PairDrop behind a reverse proxy(Sophos WAF in this case)
- Open PairDrop on a machine from the Internet (Public IP correctly detected)
- Open PairDrop on a machine internally (Private IP correctly detected, app reports using 127.0.0.1)
- Create a room and enter the room code on both devices
Expected behavior A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen. The devices see each other and can transfer files despite being on different networks
Desktop (please complete the following information):
- OS: Windows 11, Windows 10
- Browser Edge, Firefox
Bug occurs on official PairDrop instance https://pairdrop.net/ No Version: v1.11.2
Bug occurs on self-hosted PairDrop instance Yes
Self-Hosted Setup Proxy: Sophos WAF Deployment: community-scripts.org LXC on Proxmox VE Version: v1.11.2
Source: schlagmichdoch/PairDrop