# Sharing files on Android TV

This guide provides the information you need to start sharing files over Meshnet on Android TV.

## Before you begin <a href="#before-you-begin" id="before-you-begin"></a>

Make sure that the device you want to exchange files with meets the following criteria:

* The device is connected to your Meshnet.
* The [file sharing permissions](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/features/explaining-permissions/file-sharing-permissions) are granted.

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**Note**

You can add devices to your Meshnet in two ways, depending on device ownership:

* To add your own device, just enable Meshnet on that device. See [Using Meshnet on Android TV](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/getting-started/how-to-start-using-meshnet/using-meshnet-on-android-tv) for details.
* To add an external device, send an invitation via the NordVPN app with the owner's email. Ensure the invitation is accepted. See [Adding external Meshnet devices on Android TV](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/features/linking-devices-in-meshnet/linking-external-meshnet-devices-on-android-tv).
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## Receive shared files <a href="#receive-shared-files" id="receive-shared-files"></a>

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**Note**

The file sharing feature on Android TV supports receiving files only, and not sending them.

Make sure that Meshnet is enabled on your device to receive the file transfer request from the sender.
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To receive files shared from your Meshnet peer’s device, do the following steps:

1. Have your sharer send the files.
2. On your Android TV, open **NordVPN**.
3. Navigate to **Meshnet** <img src="https://3559400189-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F0cTezbT2vN0lurEio8Z5%2Fuploads%2FyNPGbeTmyQ5agRdyJD19%2Ficon_meshnet_blue.svg?alt=media&#x26;token=478d08e6-81b2-4acc-af45-46579f95599e" alt="" data-size="line"> > **File transfers**.
4. Choose the incoming file transfer you want to download.

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5. For single-file transfers, select **Accept** to save the files to your device’s storage.

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   For multi-file transfers, you may want to check the transfer's contents by selecting **Review** and then download by choosing **Accept all**.

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   If prompted, grant NordVPN permission to save files on your device.

   <div align="left"><figure><img src="https://3559400189-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F0cTezbT2vN0lurEio8Z5%2Fuploads%2FM3bLwprOGrc7Kp2LGfoy%2Ftv_files_permission.png?alt=media&#x26;token=26b45b59-a9a9-4c4c-9a45-f9230157f0ec" alt="&#x27;Allow&#x27; option highlighted in the OS file access permission prompt."><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>

### Locate downloaded files

Transferred files are automatically placed in the system's default download directory with no option to change the destination manually. To locate the files you downloaded, do any of the following:

* Navigate to your device’s default download location using a file manager.
* In the NordVPN app, go to **Meshnet** <img src="https://3559400189-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F0cTezbT2vN0lurEio8Z5%2Fuploads%2FyNPGbeTmyQ5agRdyJD19%2Ficon_meshnet_blue.svg?alt=media&#x26;token=478d08e6-81b2-4acc-af45-46579f95599e" alt="" data-size="line"> > **File share**, choose the transfer, and select **Open file location**.

  <div align="left"><figure><img src="https://3559400189-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F0cTezbT2vN0lurEio8Z5%2Fuploads%2Fyuik3gjjOguKz44OuzVG%2Ftv_sharing_open_location.png?alt=media&#x26;token=5dbf037d-f4aa-4722-a991-d6295f12fa24" alt="&#x22;Open file location&#x22; button selected." width="375"><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>

## Monitor and manage transfers <a href="#monitor-and-manage-transfers" id="monitor-and-manage-transfers"></a>

To monitor and handle all Meshnet file transfers, navigate to **Meshnet** <img src="https://3559400189-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F0cTezbT2vN0lurEio8Z5%2Fuploads%2FyNPGbeTmyQ5agRdyJD19%2Ficon_meshnet_blue.svg?alt=media&#x26;token=478d08e6-81b2-4acc-af45-46579f95599e" alt="" data-size="line"> > **File share** in the NordVPN app. Under this section, you can view completed, pending, and ongoing transfers as well as the progress of active file exchanges.

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<summary>Cancel incoming transfers</summary>

To cancel a file download that is active or pending:&#x20;

1. Under **File share**, choose the transfer you want to cancel.
2. Select **Cancel transfer**.

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<summary>Clear your transfer history</summary>

To remove a completed file transfer from your download history:

1. Under **File share**, choose the transfer you want to delete.
2. Select **Remove from history**.

   <div align="left"><figure><img src="https://3559400189-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F0cTezbT2vN0lurEio8Z5%2Fuploads%2FLULwPC5wfAl3bCsZoU4K%2Ftv_sharing_remove.png?alt=media&#x26;token=ccad377e-6ec1-46ef-855f-29a66a8c344f" alt="&#x22;Remove from history&#x22; button selected." width="375"><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>

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## See also <a href="#see-also" id="see-also"></a>

* [Sharing files on Windows](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/features/sharing-files-in-meshnet/sharing-files-windows)
* [Sharing files on Android](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/features/sharing-files-in-meshnet/sharing-files-android)
* [Sharing files on iPhone/iPad](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/features/sharing-files-in-meshnet/sharing-files-ios)
* [Sharing files on macOS](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/features/sharing-files-in-meshnet/sharing-files-macos)
* [Sharing files on Linux](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/features/sharing-files-in-meshnet/sharing-files-linux)