NordLocker’s new locker sharing feature allows secure and effortless file transferring to other people. Sharing is available for new version lockers only. If the files that you are trying to share are saved in older version lockers, you will see a message asking you to move these files to a new locker. This guide will explain how to migrate your files to the new version locker so you can start sharing them.
Locker sharing feature is available on Web Access, Windows, and Android applications. Currently, you can only see lockers shared on other platforms on your macOS application. However, locker sharing is coming soon to macOS as well.
Please note that files saved in old lockers can be moved in the application when using only macOS and Windows. While using Web Access and Android, you will need to download your files to your device first and then upload them again to a newly created locker.
How to move files to a new version locker:
Moving files using Windows
Follow these steps to move your files to a new locker if you get a message below when trying to share your locker:
- Log in to your NordLocker Windows application.
- Click + icon to create a new locker.
- Name your new locker and select Create.
- Select the files that you want to share, and drag and drop them to a new locker.
Please note that you will not be able to move files that are saved on cloud-only. To check how the locker is synced and change the locker’s sync settings right click the locker, select Sync Settings, and choose to Save on cloud and locally. You can also select specific files and change their sync settings if you do not want to move the whole locker. After syncing is finished, move your files again. - Wait for the syncing process to finish.
- After your files are moved to a new version locker, you can start securely sharing it.
Moving files using macOS
When trying to share lockers using macOS you will receive a message explaining that sharing is currently not available. However, you will be able to see lockers that were shared on other platforms on the macOS application as well. The steps below will help you to move your files to a new version locker so you can share them while using Windows, Android, and Web Access applications.
Locker sharing for macOS is coming soon.
- Log in to your NordLocker macOS application.
- Click + icon to create a new locker.
- Name your new locker and select Create.
- Select files in the old locker that you want to move, and drag and drop them to the new locker.
If your old locker is saved on cloud-only, you will get a message below asking to change sync settings.
To change sync settings, right-click on the old locker, select Sync Settings, and choose to Save on cloud and locally. You can also select specific files and change their sync settings if you do not want to move the whole locker. After syncing is finished, move your files again. - Wait for the syncing process to finish.
- After your files are moved to a new version locker, you can start securely sharing them on Windows, Web Access, and Android.
Moving files using Web Access
- Log in to NordLocker Web Access.
- Click Create locker.
- Name your new locker and click Create.
- Select files from the old locker that you want to share and click Download to save them on your device.
- Open the new locker that you have created and upload your files. You can encrypt files by using the drag and drop feature or Upload button.
- After your files are moved to a new version locker, you can start securely sharing them.
Moving files using Android
- Log in to your NordLocker Android application.
- Tap + icon to create a new locker.
- Name your new locker and tap CREATE.
- Select files from the old locker (tap and hold) that you want to share and tap Download icon at the bottom to save them on your device.
- Open the new locker that you have created and tap UPLOAD FILES.
- After your files are moved to a new version locker, you can start securely sharing them.