File sharing permissions

Learn the functionality of the file sharing permission and how to manage it in the Meshnet permission menu.

Introduction

This article provides information about Meshnet’s file sharing permission and explains how the permission impacts your Meshnet peer’s device while enabled or disabled. In addition, you will learn how to manage the file sharing permission for each individual device in your Meshnet.

Permission overview

The file sharing permission allows you to send and receive files between your Meshnet peers directly via the NordVPN application. By default, file sharing is allowed for all devices in your Meshnet. For more information, see Sharing files in Meshnet.

What happens when file sharing is enabled?

When you enable file sharing for a specific Meshnet peer, you can start receiving files from that device. This allows you to exchange various file types in a secure manner.

Figure 1. File sharing via Meshnet

As illustrated in the model above, with file sharing enabled on both devices, the files can be sent and received bidirectionally.

What happens when file sharing is disabled?

If you disable the file sharing permission for one of your Meshnet peers, you will not receive any files from that device. However, unless the peer disables file sharing for you, you can still send files to the peer’s device.

Changing permissions

If you want to change the status of the file sharing permission, you can do so for each device individually. The Meshnet permission view also indicates whether your peer has enabled or disabled the permission for your device:

Manage file sharing

To manage the file sharing permission, proceed with the following instructions:

Windows

1. Open the NordVPN app. Log in if necessary.

2. On the left-side menu, select the Meshnet tab.

3. Click the device that you want to alter the permissions for.

4. Under File sharing permissions, turn on or off the Receiving files from linked device toggle.

   

   You can also choose whether to automatically accept file transfers from this sender without receiving a transfer request. To do this, turn on or off the Always accept transfers from this device toggle.

iOS and Android

macOS

Linux