File sharing permissions
Learn the functionality of the file sharing permission and how to manage it in the Meshnet permission menu.
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Learn the functionality of the file sharing permission and how to manage it in the Meshnet permission menu.
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This article details Meshnet’s file sharing permission and outlines steps to adjust this setting for each individual device on your Meshnet.
The file sharing permission allows you to send and receive files between your Meshnet peers via the NordVPN app. By default, file sharing is allowed for all devices in your Meshnet. For instructions on how to share files, see Sharing files in Meshnet.
When you enable file sharing for a specific Meshnet peer, you can start receiving files from that device.
As illustrated in the model above, with file sharing enabled on both devices, the files can be sent and received bidirectionally. This allows you to exchange various file types securely.
If you disable the file sharing permission for one of your Meshnet peers, you will not receive any files from that device. However, unless the peer disables file sharing for you, you can still send files to the peer’s device.
In the NordVPN app, permissions and their values are visualized using icons. This table explains the icons that represent different states of the file sharing permission and the effect it has on devices in your Meshnet.
| Icon | State | Impact |
|---|---|---|
File sharing is enabled for your device and the linked device. |
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File sharing is enabled for your device. |
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File sharing is enabled for the linked device. |
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File sharing is disabled. |
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If you want to change the status of the file sharing permission, you can do so for each device individually. You can also check whether your peer has enabled or disabled the permission for your device.
To manage the file sharing permission, proceed with the following instructions:
Open the NordVPN app. Log in if necessary.
Next to the device that you want to alter the permissions for, click the three-dot menu and select Manage device.
Under File sharing permissions, turn on or off the Receiving files from linked device toggle.
You can also choose whether to automatically accept file transfers from this sender without receiving a transfer request. To do this, turn on or off the Always accept transfers from this device toggle.
From the left-side menu, select Devices in Meshnet .
Tap Meshnet at the bottom of the screen.
Tap the Meshnet tab at the bottom of the screen.
On the left-side menu, select the Meshnet menu.
Click the More button next to the device that you want to alter the permissions for.
Navigate to the Meshnet tab.
