How to share NordLocker files via email

Introduction

With NordLocker’s file-sharing feature, you can easily share file access via email. The recipient will need the NordLocker app to access the files, and thanks to end-to-end encryption, your files stay secure while being accessed. Depending on the access type, the recipients will be granted access to the files in your Cloud and will be able to view, download, and edit them.

This guide will explain how to share your NordLocker files via email on Android, iOS, and the Web Access with other NordLocker users.

Note: sharing files via email on Windows is not available now; however, we are working on it to release it to our users soon.

Before you start

You will be able to choose a role for the recipient:

• Viewer - will be able to only view the files.
• Editor - will be able to add, edit, and organize files.

Here's what to do

How to share files via email on the Web Access

1. Open the NordLocker Web Access, log in to your NordAccount, and unlock the Web Access.
2. Locate a folder or a file that you wish to share, and click on the "Three-dots" button located to the right of it, and select “Manage Access”.
3. Alternatively, after selecting a folder or a file, click on the "Manage Access" button, located at the top.
4. Next, click on the "Add people" button, enter the recipient's email address, and select the "Add" button.
5. As another option, you can find the “Add people” button on the right side of the preview after selecting a file.
6. Select a role for invited users, and click on the "Invite" button.
7. Afterward, the recipient will be able to receive the items after clicking on the “Shared” button, located on the left side, selecting a file or a folder, and clicking on the “Accept” button on the right.
8. Alternatively, the recipient can click on the “Three-dots” button located to the right of the selected file or a folder, and choose the “Accept” button.
9. As another option, the shared file or a folder can be opened, and after pressing the “Accept” button, the shared items will become available.
   
   Note: If the recipient does not want to receive the items, they should choose the “Decline” button instead.

How to share files via email on iOS

1. Open the NordLocker application, log in to your NordAccount, and unlock the application.
2. Long-press on the chosen file or folder, and tap on the "Manage access" button.
3. Tap on the "Add people" button, enter the recipient's email address, and select a role - Viewer or Editor.
4. Next, tap on the "Invite" button, located in the upper-right corner.
5. Afterward, the recipient will be able to receive the items after tapping on the “Shared” button, located at the bottom, selecting a file or a folder, and choosing the “Accept” button.
   
   Note: If the recipient doesn't wish to accept the items, they should select the "Decline" button instead.

How to share files via email on Android

1. Open the NordLocker application, log in to your NordAccount, and unlock the application.
2. Long-press on the chosen file or folder, tap on the "Three-dots" button, located in the upper-right corner, and select the "Manage access" option. 
3. Alternatively, tap on the "Three-dots" button, located next to your chosen file or a file, and select the "Manage access" option.
4. Tap on the "Add people" button, enter the recipient's email address, and select a role - Viewer or Editor.
5. Next, tap on the "Invite" button, located in the upper-right corner.
6. Afterward, the recipient will be able to receive the items after tapping on the “Shared” button, located at the bottom, selecting a file or a folder, and choosing the “Accept” button.
7. Alternatively, tap on the “Three-dots” button next to your chosen item and select the “Accept” button.
   
   Note: Recipients who do not want the items should select "Decline" instead.

Additional Tips

If you wish to share your files via link, we recommend checking out our guide on how to share your file using a securely generated link.