Network File Access on Android

AnExplorer connects to every major network file protocol — as both a client (connect to a server) and a server (run a server from your phone).

Connect to a Remote Server (Client)

• FTP — connect to FTP servers on NAS, routers, or PCs
• SFTP — secure SSH-based file transfer; VPS, NAS, Raspberry Pi
• SMB — Windows file shares, Samba; fastest for LAN NAS access
• WebDAV — Nextcloud, ownCloud, pCloud, Synology; HTTPS-friendly
• NAS — brand-specific setup guides for Synology, QNAP, WD, TrueNAS
• DLNA / UPnP — browse media server libraries (Plex, Jellyfin, Kodi)
• Media Server — access Plex, Jellyfin, Emby, Kodi from your phone

Run a Server from Your Phone

• FTP Server — start an FTP server on Android; connect from Windows, Mac, Linux
• SFTP Server — encrypted SSH server on your phone
• WebDAV Server — browser-accessible file server; works with macOS Finder and Windows
• Device Connect — built-in HTTP server; browse phone files in any PC browser

Privacy and Remote Access

• VPN + File Sharing — WireGuard, OpenVPN, Tailscale for remote LAN access

Protocol Quick Reference