Remote files and media access

Learn how to access your files and other resources remotely over Meshnet.

Remote access to files and media can be useful for a wide range of purposes. Whether you want to watch movies stored on a remote device, such as a home server, or access files on your work computer while you are away from the office, Meshnet provides a convenient way to accomplish these tasks.

In addition, Meshnet uses an encryption mechanism to secure data transfers, helping you protect your sensitive content from being accessed by unauthorized parties. It also eliminates the need to open ports to allow traffic through, which simplifies the setup and reduces the risk of security breaches.

In this section, you can find how-to guides on accessing your remote resources over Meshnet.

Remote file management solutions

• Set up and access shared folders

• Set up a remote NAS using OpenMediaVault and Meshnet

• Use Syncthing for remote continuous file synchronization

• Set up HTTP file server for remote file access

Personal media streaming

• Watch videos over Meshnet using Kodi

• Configure and access Jellyfin media server remotely

• Set up a Plex media server and access it remotely

• Set up a remote picture library with LibrePhotos and Meshnet

• Set up a remote Airsonic music server

• Set up a remote audiobook server

• Host a remote Kavita e-book server

• Set up and remotely access Immich using Meshnet