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Sharing files on iOS

Learn how to send and receive files securely and easily over Meshnet on iOS.
This guide provides the information you need to start sharing files over Meshnet on iOS.

Before you begin

Make sure that the device you want to share files with meets the following criteria:
  • The NordVPN app is running, and the Meshnet feature is enabled in the app.
  • The device is connected to your Meshnet.
Note
You can add devices to your Meshnet in two ways, depending on device ownership:

Send files

You can initiate a file transfer from the NordVPN app or using the iOS sharing menu.

Send files from the NordVPN app

  1. 1.
    In your NordVPN app, select Meshnet
    at the bottom and tap Share files.
  2. 2.
    Select Photos to open your photo library or Files to open the file manager.
    Showing the menu containing the Photos and the Files options
  3. 3.
    If prompted, allow NordVPN to access your files.
  4. 4.
    Select the files you want to send and tap Open or Add.
    Selecting files for the transfer in the Files app.
  5. 5.
    Select the Meshnet devices you want to share the files with.
  6. 6.
    Tap Send to 1 device. (If multiple devices are selected, the button is labeled with the number of selected devices).
    Tapping 'Send to 2 devices' in the Share files window.
The file transfers begin as soon as the recipients accept your download request on their devices.
The waiting status of the initiated file transfer is displayed
Learn how to Receive shared files on an iOS device further in this article.
Note
You can only send files to the devices that have the file sharing permission enabled for your device. For more information, see File sharing permissions.

Send files using the iOS sharing menu

  1. 1.
    Open the app where the files are located, such as Files or Photos.
    Typing Files in the serch bar with the Files app displayed among the search results
  2. 2.
    Touch and hold the file you want to send, and then tap Share
    .
    The Share option is highlighted
    If you want to transfer multiple files at once:
    • In Photos, tap Select, choose the files you want to send, and then tap Share.
    • In Files, tap the More
      button, tap Select, and then choose the files you want to send. Tap Share.
      Tapping the 'Share' button after selecting the files for the transfer.
      ​​
  3. 3.
    Select NordVPN from the list of apps.
    The NordVPN option is highlighted under Suggestions
  4. 4.
    Select the Meshnet devices you want to share the files with.
  5. 5.
    Tap Send to 1 device. (If multiple devices are selected, the button is labeled with the number of selected devices).

Receive shared files

To receive files shared from your Meshnet peer’s device, complete the following steps:
  1. 1.
    Have your sharer send the file.
  2. 2.
    Open the NordVPN app or tap the file transfer notification that appears in your device's Notification center to launch the app. ​
    Displaying a notification for file transfer, with three files ready to be accepted.
  3. 3.
    Tap Accept to save the file to your device’s storage. If the transfer includes multiple files, you can tap next to the paperclip icon to view the contents of the transfer.
    Meshnet pop-up window showing a transfer request.
  4. 4.
    After accepting the file, you'll be prompted to select a destination folder where you want to save the file. Choose the appropriate folder and tap Open.​
Keep the NordVPN app open until the download is complete.
The transfer download progress is shown using a percentage and a progress bar.

See also

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