# qrcp > A file transfer tool. > More information: . - Send a file or directories: `qrcp send {{path/to/file_or_directory path/to/file_directory ...}}` - Receive files: `qrcp receive` - Compress content before transferring: `qrcp send --zip {{path/to/file_or_directory}}` - Use a specific [p]ort: `qrcp {{send|receive}} --port {{port_number}}` - Use a specific network [i]nterface: `qrcp {{send|receive}} --interface interface` - Keep the server alive: `qrcp {{send|receive}} --keep-alive`