DataTransferManager DataTransferManager DataTransferManager DataTransferManager DataTransferManager Class


Programmatically initiates an exchange of content with other apps.

public : sealed class DataTransferManager
struct winrt::Windows::ApplicationModel::DataTransfer::DataTransferManager
public sealed class DataTransferManager
Public NotInheritable Class DataTransferManager
// This class does not provide a public constructor.

Windows 10 requirements

Device family
API contract
Windows.Foundation.UniversalApiContract (introduced v1)


This example shows a typical way of using the DataTransferManager object.

function setupShare() {
    var dataTransferManager = Windows.ApplicationModel.DataTransfer.DataTransferManager.getForCurrentView();
    dataTransferManager.addEventListener("datarequested", function (e) {
        var request = e.request; = "Share Demonstration";"Hello World!");


The DataTransferManager class is a static class that you use to initiate sharing operations. To use the class, first call the GetForCurrentView method. This method returns the DataTransferManager object that is specific to the active window. Next, you need to add an event listener for the datarequested event to the object. This event is fired when a sharing operation starts— typically when the user taps the Share charm, although it is also fired if your app starts a share operation programmatically.

The DataTransferManager class includes a ShowShareUI method, which you can use to programmatically start a share operation. In general, we recommend against using this method. Users expect to initiate share operations by using the Share charm— when you launch the operation programmatically, you can create an inconsistent user experience. We include the method because there are a few scenarios in which the user might not recognize opportunities to share. A good example is when the user achieves a high score in a game.

The DataTransferManager class also has a TargetApplicationChosen event. Use this event when you want to capture what applications a user selects when sharing content from your app.



Windows Phone 8

This API is supported in native apps only.

Version history

Windows version SDK version Value added
1607 14393 IsSupported
1703 15063 ShareProvidersRequested
1709 16299 ShowShareUI(ShareUIOptions)


GetForCurrentView() GetForCurrentView() GetForCurrentView() GetForCurrentView() GetForCurrentView()

Returns the DataTransferManager object associated with the current window.

IsSupported() IsSupported() IsSupported() IsSupported() IsSupported()

Returns true if the device supports sharing, false otherwise.

ShowShareUI() ShowShareUI() ShowShareUI() ShowShareUI() ShowShareUI()

Programmatically initiates the user interface for sharing content with another app.

ShowShareUI(ShareUIOptions) ShowShareUI(ShareUIOptions) ShowShareUI(ShareUIOptions) ShowShareUI(ShareUIOptions) ShowShareUI(ShareUIOptions)

Programmatically initiates the user interface for sharing content with another app.


DataRequested DataRequested DataRequested DataRequested DataRequested

Occurs when a share operation starts.

ShareProvidersRequested ShareProvidersRequested ShareProvidersRequested ShareProvidersRequested ShareProvidersRequested

An event that is triggered when the share providers are requested. This is used as a callback and providers are added by subscribing to this event and calling ShareProvidersRequestedEventArgs.Providers.Add() in the event handler.

TargetApplicationChosen TargetApplicationChosen TargetApplicationChosen TargetApplicationChosen TargetApplicationChosen

Occurs when the user chooses a target app in the Share charm.

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