How to use NordLocker Android application?

NordLocker offers a secure, end-to-end encrypted cloud-based locker, ensuring your files remain private. The NordLocker Android app extends this security and convenience to your mobile device, allowing you to access and manage your files from anywhere.

 

How to download and access the NordLocker Android app

To manage your secure files with NordLocker directly from your Android device, you must first ensure the app is installed and set up correctly.

 

If you wish to download and set up the NordLocker application on your Android device, follow these steps:

  1. Go to the Google Play Store and download the NordLocker application by pressing the install button.

  2. Alternatively, go to our website and press the scan the QR code button. Once the pop-up appears, scan the QR code to download the NordLocker app: 

    View of NordLocker website, scan qr code button is highlighted.png

  3. Next, open the NordLocker app and log in using your Nord account if you already have one, or sign up and set it up.

 

How to create a new Locker

The main display of the NordLocker application shows all your lockers that have been automatically backed up and synchronized, which you can access on any of your devices. Follow these steps to create a new locker:

  1. If this is your first locker, select the create your first locker button:

    View of NordLocker Android app, create your first locker button is highlighted.png

  2. Next, input the locker's name and press the create button: 

    View of NordLocker Android app create new locker section, create button is highlighted.png

  3. If you want to create an additional locker, press the plus (+) button in the top-right corner:

    View of NordLocker Android app, plus button is highlighted.png

 

How to upload files

The Android app makes uploading files to your secure NordLocker cloud incredibly simple. If you wish to upload files to the NordLocker Android app, follow these steps:

  1. Open the specific locker and press the three-dot button, located on the upper-right side:

    View of NordLocker Androdi app, three dots button is highlighted.png

  2. Next, select the upload button: 

    View of NordLocker Android app, uplaod button is highlighted.png

  3. Afterwards, select your wanted files and press the select button on the upper-right side:

    View of Android file selection.png

 

How to download files

Follow these steps to download files from your locker to your Android device:

  1. Open your chosen locker, select files by holding and tapping them, then tap the three-dot button:

    View of NordLocker Android app, few folders selected.png

  2. Next, press the download or download as ZIP buttons to download your files:

    View of NordLocker Android app, download buttons are highlighted.png

 

How to organize your files

As your NordLocker storage fills up, organising becomes increasingly essential. The NordLocker Android app offers simple ways to manage and arrange your files directly from your mobile device, ensuring your encrypted space remains neat and easy to navigate.

 

Sort your files

Follow these steps to sort your files:

  1. Open the NordLocker application, select the locker, and press the three-dash button located on the upper-right side:

    View of NordLocker Android app, three-dash button is highlighted.png

  2. Next, choose how you would like to sort your files and press the apply button:

    View of NordLocker Android app sorting section, apply button is highlighted.png

 

Change the layout

If you wish to change the layout of your lockers, open the NordLocker application and select the grid button to switch between list and grid layouts:

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Rename your locker

Here's how to rename your locker:

  1. Open your wanted locker and press the three-dot button, located on the upper-right side:

    View of NordLocker Android app, three dot button is highlighted.png

  2. Select the rename button:

    View of NordLocker Android app, rename button is highlighted.png

  3. Next, input your new locker name and press the rename button: 

    View of NordLocker Android app rename section, rename button is highlighted.png

 

Delete your locker

In order to delete your locker, follow these steps:

  1. Open your wanted locker and press the three-dot button:

    View of NordLocker Android app, three dot button is highlgihted.png

  2. Next, select the delete button:

    View of NordLocker Android app, delete button is highlighted.png

  3. Afterwards, select the delete locker button:

    View of NordLocker Android app, delete nordlocker button is highlighted.png

 

What information and settings can I find in my NordLocker profile

If you wish to open your NordLocker profile, click on the profile icon in the upper-left corner:

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In the profile section, you'll find the following:

  • Your account's email address:

    View of NordLocker Android app profile section, email address.png

  • Access to the trash bin, along with settings, options to reset your Cloud password and Recovery key, options for sharing feedback or reporting bugs, and the logout function.

    View of NordLocker Android app profile section options.png

  • Cloud storage usage and option to upgrade your plan:

    View of NordLocker Android app profile section cloud storage.png

 

How to use the NordLocker Android app's settings

In the settings section, you will be able to:

  • Change the language, appearance of the application, and manage your subscription:

    View of NordLocker Android app settings, appearance language subscription.png

  • Set up automatic application lock, multi-factor authentication, screen capture, and anonymous usage data:

    View of NordLocker Android app settings.png

  • Check out the help section, terms & conditions, privacy policy, current app version, and share your feedback:

    View of NordLocker Android app settings, tos privacy policy version.png

  • Download logs and delete your account:

    View of NordLocker Android app profile section, logs and delete account.png

 

If you experience any issues or have additional questions, do not hesitate to submit a request to our customer success team.

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