AnExplorer connects to every major network file protocol as a client — access files on remote servers, NAS devices, and PCs. Device Connect also runs an HTTP server on your phone so any computer can browse your files via a browser.
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, Koofr; HTTPS-friendly
- NAS — brand-specific setup guides for Synology, QNAP, WD, TrueNAS
- Media Server — access Plex, Jellyfin, Emby files via SMB/FTP
Share Your Phone's Files (Server)
- Device Connect — built-in HTTP/HTTPS server; browse phone files in any PC browser (the only server mode currently available)
- FTP Server — coming soon: start an FTP server on Android
- SFTP Server — coming soon: encrypted SSH server on your phone
- WebDAV Server — coming soon: browser-accessible file server
Privacy and Remote Access
- VPN + File Sharing — WireGuard, OpenVPN, Tailscale for remote LAN access
- DLNA — not supported; use SMB/FTP for media server access instead
Protocol Quick Reference
| Protocol | Port | Mode | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTP | 21 | Client | Legacy NAS, routers |
| FTPS | 990 | Client | FTP with TLS encryption |
| SFTP | 22 | Client | Secure remote servers, VPS |
| SMB | 445 | Client | Windows shares, LAN NAS |
| WebDAV | 80/443 | Client | Nextcloud, cloud bridging |
| Device Connect | 8080 | Server | Browser-based wireless access from any PC |