Where is the AirDrop Setting on My iPhone 7?

The AirDrop feature on your iPhone lets you send files from your device to people that are nearby. As long as someone else has AirDrop enabled on their device and they are nearby, it’s one of the best methods for sharing things like pictures or videos with someone else.

But AirDrop can make it possible for people that you don’t know to send you files if you have AirDrop set to accept files from everyone. Our guide below will show you where to find the AirDrop setting on your iPhone 7 so that you can set it to only receive files from contacts, or even prevent anyone from sending you AirDrop files at all.

How to Change the AirDrop Setting on an iPhone 7

The steps in this article were performed on an iPhone 7 Plus in iOS 12.2. By completing the steps in this guide you will be choosing who is able to send you files via AirDrop. We will also show you how to turn AirDrop on or off from the Control Center on the device.

Step 1: Open the Settings app.

open settings

Step 2: Choose the General option.

open general

Step 3: Touch the AirDrop button.

open airdrop settings

Step 4: Select the preferred option for who can send you files over AirDrop.

where is airdrop setting on iphone 7

You can then turn AirDrop on or off by swiping up from the bottom of your screen to open the Control Center.

swipe up to open control center

Tap and hold on the wireless square at the top-left of the screen.

tap and hold on the wireless square

Tap the AirDrop button to turn it on or off.

turn airdrop on or off on iphone 7

Would you like to change the name of your iPhone that is displayed on wireless networks or other Bluetooth devices? Find out how to change the iPhone’s Bluetooth name by adjusting a setting on your phone’s About menu.