# Access shared folders from Android
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
Make sure that:
* You have configured a shared folder on a desktop device. Refer to the following guides for detailed instructions:
* [Configure shared folders on Windows](/how-to/remote-files-media-access/set-up-folder-sharing/configure-and-access-shared-folders-on-windows.md#configure-a-shared-folder)
* [Configure shared folders on macOS](/how-to/remote-files-media-access/set-up-folder-sharing/configure-and-access-shared-folders-on-macos.md#create-a-sharing-user)
* [Configure shared folders on Linux](/how-to/remote-files-media-access/set-up-folder-sharing/configure-and-access-shared-folders-on-linux.md#prerequisites)
* You have a file manager that allows access to SMB network storage. If the file manager that is installed on your device does not have this capability, you will need to use a third-party app.
## 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. Under **Storage**, tap **Network storage**.
4. Select **Add network storage** and choose **Network drive (SMBv2/SMBv3)**.
5. Tap **Add manually**.
6. 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.\
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**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.
7. Tap **Add**.
The folder should now display its contents inside the file manager
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Mi File Manager
Start by downloading and installing the [Mi File Manager](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mi.android.globalFileexplorer\&hl=en\&gl=US) 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. In the upper-left corner, tap the three-line menu icon and select **Remote**.
4. Tap **Add remote device** > **LAN** > **Edit**.
5. 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.
6. Tap **OK**.\
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The added folder should now be displayed in your file manager. Tap it to display its content.
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MiXplorer
You can download and install [MiXplorer ](https://xdaforums.com/t/app-2-2-mixplorer-v6-x-released-fully-featured-file-manager.1523691/post-23109280)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. At the bottom, tap the plus (+) button and select **Storage**.
4. From the list of options, choose **LAN (Samba)**.
5. 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.\
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**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.
6. Tap **Save**.
7. If prompted, tap **Agree** to grant the file manager access to the files on your device.
You can now find the added folder by tapping the three-line menu from the upper-left corner.
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Cx File Explorer
Begin by downloading [Cx File Explorer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cxinventor.file.explorer\&hl=en\&gl=US) 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. Switch to the **Network** tab and select **New location**.
4. Under the **Remote** tab, choose **SMB**.
5. 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.
6. Tap **OK**.
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.
## See also
* [Access shared folders from iPhone/iPad](/how-to/remote-files-media-access/set-up-folder-sharing/access-shared-folders-on-ios.md)
* [Access shared folders from Android TV](/how-to/remote-files-media-access/set-up-folder-sharing/access-shared-folders-from-android-tv.md#before-you-begin)
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