mac file sharing over internet

Set up file sharing on Mac

1. On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Sharing. ...
2. Select the File Sharing checkbox.
3. To select a specific folder to share, click the Add button at the bottom of the Shared Folders list, locate the folder, select it, then click Add.

1. Does Mac screen sharing work over the Internet?
2. How do I remotely access a Mac file?
3. How do I access a shared folder on Mac remotely?
4. How do I transfer files from Mac to Mac wirelessly?
5. How do I screen share my Mac to my LG TV?
6. How do I share my Mac screen with my TV?
7. Is someone accessing my Mac remotely?
8. How can I remotely access another computer?
9. Can I access files on my Mac from my iPhone?
10. How do I share a folder between Mac and Windows?
11. How do I access a shared folder on my Mac?
12. How do I access a shared folder?

Does Mac screen sharing work over the Internet?

Because Macs have built-in screen-sharing, you can share your screen with another Mac over your local network via the integrated VNC server, or over the internet via iMessage. Third-party apps, like TeamViewer, work on both macOS and Windows, too.

How do I remotely access a Mac file?

Set up Remote Login on your Mac

1. On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click Sharing, then select Remote Login. Open the Remote Login pane of Sharing preferences for me.
2. Select the Remote Login checkbox. Selecting Remote Login also enables the secure FTP (sftp) service.
3. Specify which users can log in:

How do I access a shared folder on Mac remotely?

In the Finder on your Mac, choose Go > Connect to Server, then click Browse. Find the computer's name in the Shared section of the Finder sidebar, then click it to connect. You may need to click All to see all the shared computers. When you locate the shared computer or server, select it, then click Connect As.

How do I transfer files from Mac to Mac wirelessly?

Open Finder on both Macs, on the left you'll see the AirDrop icon with the parachute and box. Click that on both macs and you should see each other. Then just drag files to the other computer's picture. You don't even have to be on a wifi network at all, you just have to have wifi enabled on both Macs.

How do I screen share my Mac to my LG TV?

Just follow the simple and easy steps below to mirror Mac to TV.

1. Using your TV remote to navigate to the Smart Share feature of your TV.
2. On your Mac, click the AirPlay icon located on the right side of the Menu bar. Select your LG TV then choose the name of your Mac to connect.
3. Your Mac is now mirrored to your LG TV.

How do I share my Mac screen with my TV?

Mirror or extend your Mac display

On your Mac, click in the menu bar at the top of your screen. If you don't see , go to Apple  menu > System Preferences > Displays, then select "Show mirroring options in the menu bar when available." Choose your Apple TV or AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV.

Is someone accessing my Mac remotely?

If your computer is being remotely accessed, it will show a little viewer icon in the menu bar. (Note, I've been using screen sharing since OS X Leopard, and I've never seen the icon noted by de_an777 in his answer. Go into System Preferences > Shared.

How can I remotely access another computer?

Access a computer remotely

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Chrome Remote Desktop app. . ...
2. Tap the computer you want to access from the list. If a computer is dimmed, it's offline or unavailable.
3. You can control the computer in two different modes. To switch between modes, tap the icon in the toolbar.

Can I access files on my Mac from my iPhone?

iCloud Drive lets you securely access all of your documents from your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, or PC. No matter which device you're using, you'll always have the most up-to-date documents when and where you need them.

How do I share a folder between Mac and Windows?

How to share files between a Mac and a PC

1. Open System Preferences on your Mac.
2. Click Sharing.
3. Click the checkbox next to File Sharing.
4. Click Options…
5. Click on the checkbox for the user account you'd like to share with a Windows machine under Windows Files Sharing. You might be asked to enter a password.
6. Click Done.

How do I access a shared folder on my Mac?

Connect to a Windows computer from a Mac

1. In the Finder on your Mac, choose Go > Connect to Server, then click Browse.
2. Find the computer's name in the Shared section of the Finder sidebar, then click it to connect. ...
3. When you locate the shared computer or server, select it, then click Connect As.

How do I access a shared folder?

1. Right click on the Computer icon on the desktop. From the drop down list, choose Map Network Drive. ...
2. Open My Computer and click on the Tools menu option. From the drop down list, choose Map Network Drive. ...
3. While in Finder open the Go menu and select Connect to Server... ( or press command+K)