Access shared folders from Android

Learn how to access shared folders from an Android device over Meshnet.

On this page, you can find instructions for accessing shared folders over Meshnet from an Android device using some of the more popular file managers.

Before you begin

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Access shared folders

Samsung My Files

To connect to a shared folder using Samsung's built-in My Files app:

  1. Copy the sharer's Nord name directly from the NordVPN app.

  2. Open My Files.

  3. Tap Add manually.

  4. Fill in the following details:

    • In the Address field, paste the copied Nord name, followed by a slash (/) and the name of the network share. Example secret.meerkat-pyrenees.nord/MeshnetFolder

    • In the Port field, enter 445.

    • In the Username and Password fields, enter the credentials required for accessing the shared folder.

    • In the Display name field, type in a custom name of how the shared folder will be named in the file manager.

The folder should now display its contents inside the file manager


Mi File Manager

Start by downloading and installing the Mi File Manager from the Play Store. Once it is installed:

  1. Copy the sharer's Nord name directly from the NordVPN app.

  2. Launch File Manager.

  3. Tap Add remote device > LAN > Edit.

  4. In the LAN dialog, fill in the following details:

    • In the Host field, paste the copied Nord name.

    • In the Username and Password fields, type in the authentication details required for accessing the folder.

The added folder should now be displayed in your file manager. Tap it to display its content.


MiXplorer

You can download and install MiXplorer from either the Play Store or using the .apk file. After installing the app:

  1. Copy the sharer's Nord name directly from the NordVPN app.

  2. Launch MiXplorer.

  3. From the list of options, choose LAN (Samba).

  4. Fill in the following details:

    • In the URI address field, paste the copied Nord name, followed by a slash (/) and the name of the network share. Example secret.meerkat-pyrenees.nord/MeshnetFolder

    • In the Username and Password fields, enter the credentials required for accessing the shared folder.

    • In the Display name field, type in a custom name of how the shared folder should be displayed in the file manager.

You can find the added folder by opening the three-line menu from the upper-left corner.


Cx File Explorer

Begin by downloading Cx File Explorer from the Play Store. Upon installing it:

  1. Copy the sharer's Nord name directly from the NordVPN app.

  2. Launch Cx File Explorer.

  3. Fill in the following details:

    • In the Host field, paste the copied Nord name, followed by a slash (/) and the name of the network share. Example secret.meerkat-pyrenees.nord/MeshnetFolder

    • In the Username and Password fields, enter the credentials required for accessing the shared folder.

The shared folder should now open in the file manager. You can locate the folder later under the Network tab on the main app screen.

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