{"id":333811,"date":"2021-09-02T15:37:11","date_gmt":"2021-09-02T12:37:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-connect-to-network-shares-with-the-ios-files-app-cloudsavvy-it\/"},"modified":"2021-09-02T15:37:11","modified_gmt":"2021-09-02T12:37:11","slug":"how-to-connect-to-network-shares-with-the-ios-files-app-cloudsavvy-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-connect-to-network-shares-with-the-ios-files-app-cloudsavvy-it\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Connect to Network Shares With the iOS Files App \u2013 CloudSavvy IT"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a502bb545831\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a502bb545831\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-connect-to-network-shares-with-the-ios-files-app-cloudsavvy-it\/#Adding_a_Network_Share\" >Adding a Network Share<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-connect-to-network-shares-with-the-ios-files-app-cloudsavvy-it\/#Viewing_Added_Shares\" >Viewing Added Shares<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-connect-to-network-shares-with-the-ios-files-app-cloudsavvy-it\/#Using_Network_Shares\" >Using Network Shares<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-connect-to-network-shares-with-the-ios-files-app-cloudsavvy-it\/#When_Should_You_Use_It\" >When Should You Use It?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-connect-to-network-shares-with-the-ios-files-app-cloudsavvy-it\/#Summary\" >Summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Connect to Network Shares With the iOS Files <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">App<\/a> \u2013 CloudSavvy IT&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-14051\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cloudsavvyit.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/09\/64bf3324.png?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.cloudsavvyit.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/09\/64bf3324.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cloudsavvyit.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/09\/64bf3324.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Photo of an iPhone on a desk\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/warsaw-poland-december-02-2017-new-1035633238\">Neirfy\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The stock Files app lets you manage your filesystem on an iPhone or iPad. Since iOS 13, it also lets you work with remote network shares. You no longer need third-party apps to access files on your network devices.<\/p>\n<p>As Files is compatible with the SMB protocol, you\u2019ll be able to connect to network shares created with most common servers. These include shares hosted by Windows and Mac machines, Samba servers on Linux, and popular NAS drives. Here\u2019s how to get connected.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"adding-a-network-share\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adding_a_Network_Share\"><\/span>Adding a Network Share<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Begin by opening the Files app. It\u2019s installed by default so you should find it on your home screen, in your App Library, or by searching in Spotlight. As Files is now a removable app, you might need to reinstall it from the App Store if it doesn\u2019t show up.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14062\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cloudsavvyit.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/09\/c2fc7b6d.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"852\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Make sure you\u2019re on the \u201cBrowse\u201d tab at the bottom of the screen. Tap the \u201c\u2026\u201d (three dots) icon in the top-right to display the app\u2019s context menu.<\/p>\n<p>Tap the \u201cConnect to Server\u201d option near the top of the menu. On the next screen, enter your server\u2019s connection string. This should be an IP address or hostname that\u2019s accessible on your current network. Tap the \u201cNext\u201d button in the top-right to continue.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14061\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cloudsavvyit.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/09\/d2f42dfc.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"852\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The following screen lets you supply authentication credentials if you\u2019ll be connecting to a protected network share. Tap \u201cRegistered User\u201d and fill out the \u201cName\u201d and \u201cPassword\u201d fields with your SMB username and password. You can tap \u201cGuest\u201d instead if you\u2019re connecting to an unprotected share.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14060\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cloudsavvyit.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cb0056e2.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"852\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Press the \u201cNext\u201d button in the top-right to complete the connection. Your iOS device should successfully connect to the server and display a list of available shares.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14063\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cloudsavvyit.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/09\/775f1e50.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"852\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Tap one of the network shares to view its directory listing. You can browse the contents of the share using the familiar Files interface. Commands like cut, copy, and paste will work to bring in content from other locations.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"viewing-added-shares\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Viewing_Added_Shares\"><\/span>Viewing Added Shares<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can access all your network servers from the \u201cBrowse\u201d menu. Tap the Browse tab at the bottom of the screen. It might take two taps depending on where you\u2019re starting from.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14059\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cloudsavvyit.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/09\/197cf8b9-1.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"852\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Your servers will be listed at the bottom of the menu, underneath the \u201cShared\u201d heading. You can access your existing iOS locations, such as iPhone storage, iCloud Drive, and app-based filesystems, via the \u201cLocations\u201d section above.<\/p>\n<p>Tap any of the servers in the list to get to its shares list. You can close a connection by tapping the eject icon to the right of the server\u2019s name.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"using-network-shares\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_Network_Shares\"><\/span>Using Network Shares<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Network shares are fully integrated into the Files app and there are no restrictions on their use. You can add new files, copy existing ones to your iPhone, and add content to network shares from your other apps, via the system sharing menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14067\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cloudsavvyit.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/09\/c2fc7b6d-1.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"852\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The latter use case is helpful if you keep important documents or photos on a network share. While Apple would rather you relied on iCloud Drive, many users still need to save data to a home or corporate NAS.<\/p>\n<p>Adding network shares to Files lets you save email attachments, photos, and web downloads directly to your network storage. Use the \u201cSave to Files\u201d option in the iOS share menu, then select your server from the list of available locations.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"when-should-you-use-it\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Should_You_Use_It\"><\/span>When Should You Use It?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>SMB support in Files is one of those features where you either know you need it, or you\u2019ve never heard of it. For many years, iOS buried the filesystem and went to great pains to stop you from directly interacting with files.<\/p>\n<p>The presence of SMB in Files makes it a much more versatile app for system administrators, enterprise users, and consumers with network-attached storage. Android\u2019s often seen as the more flexible choice for these users but Google\u2019s platform still doesn\u2019t ship with an integrated network share browser.<\/p>\n<p>SMB in Files works well day-to-day. Once you\u2019ve added your server\u2019s details, you shouldn\u2019t need to manually close or open connections again. iOS automatically saves your servers and reconnects to them when you return to their corresponding Wi-Fi networks.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"summary\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary\"><\/span>Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Files app lets you connect to SMB-compatible servers and use them anywhere files are exposed in iOS. This gives you much more flexibility in where you store your content, without using iCloud as an inter<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">media<\/a>ry between your iPhone and your NAS.<\/p>\n<p>More technical users could still find the experience limiting. In this case, it can make more sense to browse network shares via iSH, an app that provides a Unix shell on iOS. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/termius-ssh-client\/id549039908\">Termius<\/a> is another third-party app for SSH-ing to remote servers. It supports network shares over SFTP and can register them as browsable locations in the Files app.\n<\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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