How to manage NordLocker files on Android

Introduction

This guide will explain how to manage NordLocker files on an Android device.

Here's what to do

How to create a new folder 

1. Open the NordLocker application, log in to your NordAccount, and unlock the application.
2. Next, select a location where you wish to create a folder, and tap on the "+" button, located in the lower-right corner.
3. Tap on the "New folder" button, enter a name, and select the "Create" button.

How to rename a folder or file 

1. Open the NordLocker application, log in to your NordAccount, and unlock the application.
2. Locate a folder or file you wish to rename, tap on the "Three-dots" button, located to the right of it, and select the "Rename" button.
3. Alternatively, open a file or folder, tap on the "Three-dots" button, located in the top-right corner, and tap on the "Rename" option.
4. As another option, long-press a folder or file, select the "Three-dots" button at the top-right corner, and select the "Rename" button.
5. Afterward, enter a new name and tap on the "Rename" button.

How to delete a folder or file 

1. Open the NordLocker application, log in to your NordAccount, and unlock the application.
2. Locate a folder or file you wish to delete, tap on the "Three-dots" button, located to the right of it, and select the "Delete" button.
3. Alternatively, open a file or folder, tap on the "Three-dots" button, located in the top-right corner, and tap on the "Delete" option.
4. As another option, long-press a folder or file, select the "Three-dots" button at the top-right corner, and select the "Delete" button.
5. Next, select the "Delete permanently" button to confirm your choice.

How to move a folder or a file 

1. Open the NordLocker application, log in to your NordAccount, and unlock the application.
2. Locate a folder or file you wish to rename, tap on the "Three-dots" button, located to the right of it, and select the "Move" button.
3. Alternatively, open a file or folder, tap on the "Three-dots" button, located in the top-right corner, and tap on the "Move" option.
4. As another option, long-press a folder or file, select the "Three-dots" button at the top-right corner, and select the "Move" button.
5. Next, select a new location and tap on the "Move" button.

How to organize files 

1. Open the NordLocker application, log in to your NordAccount, and unlock the application.
2. Next, tap on the "Sort" button, located above the files, and select how you would like to sort items by: "Date modified", "Name", or "Size". 
3. Select your chosen option once more to change the sorting from descending to ascending, and vice versa.
4. As another option, select the “List” option, located above the “Three-dots” button, to have your files displayed as a list or the “Grid” option, to display your files in a grid view.

How to upload and download files

We recommend checking out our guides on how to download and upload files to NordLocker's Cloud.