Sharing files on iPhone/iPad

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 using an iPhone or an iPad.

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:

• To add your own device, just enable Meshnet on that device. See Using Meshnet on iPhone/iPad 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 iPhone/iPad.

Send files

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

Method 1: From the NordVPN app

1. In your NordVPN app, select Meshnet at the bottom and tap Share files.
2. Select Photos to open your photo library or Files to open the file manager.
3. If prompted, allow NordVPN to access your files.

4. Select the files you want to send and tap Open or Add.
5. Select the Meshnet devices you want to share the files with.

6. Tap Send to 1 device. (If multiple devices are selected, the button is labeled with the number of selected devices).

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.

The file transfer begins when the recipient accepts your download request on their device.

For details, consult the appropriate guides:

• Receive shared files on Windows

• Receive shared files on Android

• Receive shared files on iPhone/iPad

• Receive shared files on macOS

• Receive shared files on Linux

• Receive shared files on Android TV

Method 2: Using the iOS sharing menu

1. Open the app where the files are located, such as Files or Photos.
2. Touch and hold the file you want to send, and then tap Share .

   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. ​​
3. Select NordVPN from the list of apps.
4. Select the Meshnet devices you want to share the files with.

5. Tap Send to 1 device. (If multiple devices are selected, the button is labeled with the number of selected devices).

Receive shared files

Note

Make sure that Meshnet is enabled on your device to receive the file transfer request from the sender.

To receive files shared from your Meshnet peer’s device, complete the following steps:

1. Have your sharer send the file.

2. Open the NordVPN app or tap the file transfer notification that appears in your device's Notification center to launch the app. ​
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.
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.

See also

• Sharing files on Windows

• Sharing files on Android

• Sharing files on macOS

• Sharing files on Linux

• Sharing files on Android TV