Thunderbolt™ Share is a software tool from Intel that enables PC-to-PC experiences between two supported host systems with either Thunderbolt 4 or Thunderbolt 5 and a Thunderbolt Share licensed PC or accessory (such as a Thunderbolt 5 docking station). 

To learn more about what Thunderbolt Share can do be sure to check out our other Thunderbolt Share article here: What Can Thunderbolt Share be Used For? 

Intel offers an extensive Thunderbolt Share FAQ page here as well: FAQ About Thunderbolt™ Share, and requirements information can be found here: Thunderbolt™ Share - Licensed Configurations & Hardware Requirements

Installation

1. The latest Thunderbolt Share application can be downloaded from Intel here
2. For Installation please refer to the installation guide from Intel here: Thunderbolt™ Share Application Setup

Please note:

• The Thunderbolt Share application must be installed on both host systems
• Only one PC or Thunderbolt accessory needs to be Thunderbolt Share licensed
• Intel Graphics driver, version 0.101.4826 (or higher) is required, download the latest here

How to Use Thunderbolt Share

1. After installing Thunderbolt Share on both systems please launch the application on each host
2. Connect each host to the licensed accessory (such as a Thunderbolt 5 docking station like the Plugable TBT-UDT3) using Thunderbolt 4 or Thunderbolt 5 cables
3. Once both hosts are connected to the licensed accessory the application should indicate that a connection has been established
4. The main menu of Thunderbolt Share will now be available for you to choose the following actions:
   1. Control Other Computer
   2. Sync Files
   3. Drag & Drop Files
   4. Transfer Data to New Computer