Sharing files on iPhone/iPad
Learn how to send and receive files securely and easily over Meshnet on iOS.
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Learn how to send and receive files securely and easily over Meshnet on iOS.
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This guide provides the information you need to start sharing files over Meshnet using an iPhone or an iPad.
Make sure that the device you want to share files with meets the following criteria:
The device is connected to your Meshnet.
The are granted.
You can initiate a file transfer from the app or using the iOS/iPadOS sharing menu.
Tip
You can initiate file transfers even if the desired peer device is offline. The device will receive the transfer notification as soon as it becomes active. If the Always accept transfers option is enabled, the transfer starts automatically without needing confirmation.
In your NordVPN app, select Profile > Meshnet > Share files.
Select Photos to open your photo library or Files to open the file manager.
If prompted, allow NordVPN to access your files.
Select the files you want to send and tap Open or Add.
Select the Meshnet devices you want to share the files with.
Tap Send to 1 device. (If multiple devices are selected, the button is labeled with the number of selected devices).
The file transfer begins when the recipient accepts your download request on their device.
For details, consult the appropriate guides:
Open the app where the files are located, such as Files or Photos.
If you want to transfer multiple files at once:
Select NordVPN from the list of apps.
Select the Meshnet devices you want to share the files with.
Tap Send to 1 device. (If multiple devices are selected, the button is labeled with the number of selected devices).
To receive files shared from your Meshnet peer’s device, complete the following steps:
Have your sharer send the file.
Open the NordVPN app or tap the file transfer notification in your device's Notification center to launch the app.
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.
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.
You can only send files to the devices that have the file sharing permission enabled for your device. For more information, see .
Touch and hold the file you want to send, and then tap Share.
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.
