# Sharing files on macOS This guide provides the information you need to start sharing files over Meshnet on macOS. ## 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. {% hint style="info" %} **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 macOS](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/getting-started/how-to-start-using-meshnet/using-meshnet-on-macos#add-your-own-devices) 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 macOS](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/features/linking-devices-in-meshnet/adding-external-meshnet-devices-on-macos). {% endhint %} ## Send files 1. In your [NordVPN](https://nordvpn.com/download/mac/) app, go to **Meshnet** > **Overview** and locate the device you want to share files with. 2. Click the **Send files** link button under the desired device, as shown:
The send files button is available under one of the devices and highlighted
3. In the file selection dialog that appears, select the file or group of files you want to share, and click **Open**.
Three files selected in the dialog and the "Open" button highlighted.
{% hint style="info" %} **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](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/features/explaining-permissions/file-sharing-permissions). {% endhint %} 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](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/features/sharing-files-windows#sharingfilesovermeshnetonwindows-receivesharedfiles) * [Receive shared files on Android](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/features/sharing-files-android#sharingfilesovermeshnetonandroid-receivesharedfiles) * [Receive shared files on iPhone/iPad](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/features/sharing-files-ios#sharingfilesovermeshnetonios-receivesharedfiles) * [Receive shared files on macOS](#sharingfilesovermeshnetonmacos-receivesharedfiles) * [Receive shared files on Linux](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/features/sharing-files-linux#sharingfilesovermeshnetonlinux-receivesharedfiles) * [Receive shared files on Android TV](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/features/sharing-files-androidtv#receive-shared-files) ## Receive shared files {% hint style="info" %} **Note** Make sure that Meshnet is enabled on your device to receive the file transfer request from the sender. {% endhint %} 1. Have your sharer send the files. You will see their request as a file transfer notification in the NordVPN app and the upper-right corner of your Mac's screen. 2. In the file transfer notification you received, click **Review**.
"Review" button highlighted in an in-app file transfer notification.
3. Click **Accept** to begin the download.
"Accept" button highlighted.
Once the download is complete, you can find the files shared with you by checking your computer’s default download folder location, which is typically the Downloads folder*.* ## Monitoring and managing file transfers NordVPN informs you about changes in file transfer status via notifications showing if the transfer was successful or not. You can view these notifications either within the app or in Notification Center on your Mac.
Various file transfer statuses are shown in Mac's Notification Center
Additionally, when a device is in the process of transferring files or has a pending file transfer, the icon that appears next to the device name is replaced with a loading spinner:
Loading spinner icon next to the device that has a file transfer in progress.
### Canceling file transfers You can cancel all active and pending file transfers to or from a Meshnet device. 1. Go to **Meshnet** > **Overview** and locate the device whose incoming or outgoing transfers you want to cancel. 2. Click the **More** button to the right of the device. 3. Select **Cancel all transfers**.
The "Cancel all transfers" option is selected
4. In the dialog that appears, click **Cancel all transfers** to confirm. ## See also * [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 Linux](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/features/sharing-files-in-meshnet/sharing-files-linux) * [Sharing files on Android TV](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/features/sharing-files-in-meshnet/sharing-files-androidtv)