Amaya Toman How to access files on Mac from iPhone? Your computer probably offers more storage than your iPhone or iPad, especially if you work on a desktop computer. Would you like to access files on your computer from your phone? You can do so without even upgrading your cloud storage.
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Pavel Jelic Both macOS and Windows have built-in file sharing for the local network, and Apple's mobile operating system can access both. Users can browse any documents, photos, videos or other files on their computer from the comfort of their Apple mobile device. All you need is the native Files app on your iOS or iPadOS device. Remember that local file sharing inherently only works if you're on the same network as the other device.
How to access files on Mac from iPhone
If you want to access files on Mac from iPhone, follow the instructions below.
- On a Mac, run System Settings -> General -> Sharing, and make sure file sharing is enabled.
- Click on ⓘ to the right of the item File sharing and specify which folders you want to access from your iPhone or iPad.
- Now on your iPhone, launch Files, tap on at the top right icon of three dots in a circle and select Connect to server.
- As the server name, enter the name that appears at the bottom of the window System Settings -> General -> Sharing in the box Local host name.
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Then just enter the name and password you use to log in to your Mac. As long as your Mac and iPhone are connected to the same network, you can access selected folders on your Mac through native Files on your iPhone.
I used the instructions, but the message still pops up: Socket not connected.
It doesn't work according to the instructions for me either.