Server: Host Files Locally 1.2.1
Free Version
Publisher Description
Start a web server on your mobile device and access it from other devices in your local network.
FEATURES
- Use folders stored locally on your iPhone/iPad or in iCloud
- Serve static files and websites over HTTP
- Run the server also while the app is in the background
- Enable Directory Listing to browse the selected folder in your browser
- Multitask in SplitView on iPad by eg. using the server and Safari at the same time
- Add password to control access to shared content
- Customize Directory Listing: theme, dotfile visibility, footer text
HOW TO
1. Choose a folder and press “start”
2. Open the generated IP address in a browser on a device in the same WiFi network
3. Done, there is no third step!
USE CASES
- Quickly share files on your iPhone/iPad with other devices in the same WiFi network
- Host a static website, useful for eg. software developers working on the go
- Send files to devices that have limited connectivity features (eg. GPS navigation, gaming consoles etc)
- Create a small media server for your household
TIPS
- The server works on and is visible to other devices only on the same WiFi network (ie. connected to the same router)
- This is a static server which means can’t be used as eg. a PHP or NodeJS backend server
- The Background Mode requires an audio track played while the app is not visible. Go to settings to pick from a number of pleasant nature sounds!
Feb 13, 2023
Version 1.2.1
Improved the server status information and added a browser preview feature.
About Server: Host Files Locally
Server: Host Files Locally is a free app for iOS published in the Other list of apps, part of Network & Internet.
The company that develops Server: Host Files Locally is Dumpling Software UG (haftungsbeschrankt). The latest version released by its developer is 1.2.1.
To install Server: Host Files Locally on your iOS device, just click the green Continue To App button above to start the installation process. The app is listed on our website since 2023-02-13 and was downloaded 0 times. We have already checked if the download link is safe, however for your own protection we recommend that you scan the downloaded app with your antivirus. Your antivirus may detect the Server: Host Files Locally as malware if the download link is broken.
How to install Server: Host Files Locally on your iOS device:
- Click on the Continue To App button on our website. This will redirect you to the App Store.
- Once the Server: Host Files Locally is shown in the iTunes listing of your iOS device, you can start its download and installation. Tap on the GET button to the right of the app to start downloading it.
- If you are not logged-in the iOS appstore app, you'll be prompted for your your Apple ID and/or password.
- After Server: Host Files Locally is downloaded, you'll see an INSTALL button to the right. Tap on it to start the actual installation of the iOS app.
- Once installation is finished you can tap on the OPEN button to start it. Its icon will also be added to your device home screen.
