Server: Host Files Locally for PC - Free Download: Windows 10/11 Edition

★ ★ ★ Server Overview

What is Server? The app allows users to start a web server on their mobile device and access it from other devices in their local network. Users can use folders stored locally on their iPhone/iPad or in iCloud, serve static files and websites over HTTP, run the server while the app is in the background, enable Directory Listing to browse the selected folder in their browser, multitask in SplitView on iPad, add a password to control access to shared content, and customize Directory Listing.

Software Features and Description

1. Start a web server on your mobile device and access it from other devices in your local network.

2. - The server works on and is visible to other devices only on the same WiFi network (ie.

3. - Send files to devices that have limited connectivity features (eg.

4. - This is a static server which means can’t be used as eg.

5. - Host a static website, useful for eg.

6. - Multitask in SplitView on iPad by eg.

7. - The Background Mode requires an audio track played while the app is not visible.

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Download and install Server: Host Files Locally on your computer

GET Compatible PC App

App	Download	Rating	Maker
Server	Get App ↲	9 4.11	Rafał Zawadzki

Or follow the guide below to use on PC:

Select Windows version:

Windows 10
Windows 11

Install Server: Host Files Locally app on your Windows in 4 steps below:

Download an Android emulator for PC:
Get either Bluestacks or the Nox App >> . We recommend Bluestacks because you can easily find solutions online if you run into problems while using it. Download Bluestacks PC software Here >> .

Install the emulator:
On your computer, goto the Downloads folder » click to install Bluestacks.exe or Nox.exe » Accept the License Agreements » Follow the on-screen prompts to complete installation.

Using Server on PC [Windows 10/ 11]:

Open the Emulator app you installed » goto its search bar and search "Server"
The search will reveal the Server: Host Files Locally app icon. Open, then click "Install".
Once Server is downloaded inside the emulator, locate/click the "All apps" icon to access a page containing all your installed applications including Server.
Now enjoy Server on PC.

Download a Compatible APK for PC

Download	Developer	Rating	Current version
Get APK for PC →	Rafał Zawadzki	4.11	1.2.1

Download on Windows 11

For Windows 11, check if there's a native Server Windows app here » ». If none, follow the steps below:

To get started, Download the OpenPC software »
- Upon installation, open OpenPC app » goto "Playstore on PC" » click "Configure_Download" button. This will auto-download and install PlayStore on your computer.

To use Server,
- Login to the PlayStore we just installed
- Search for "Server" » then Click "Install".
- Server: Host Files Locally will now be available on your Windows start-menu.

Minimum requirements	Recommended
8GB RAM SSD Storage Processor: Intel Core i3, AMD Ryzen 3000 Architecture: x64 or ARM64	16GB RAM HDD Storage

Get Server on Apple macOS

Download	Developer	Reviews	Rating
Get Free on Mac	Rafał Zawadzki	9	4.11

Download on Android: Download Android

Server: Host Files Locally functions

- 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

- The server works on and is visible to other devices only on the same WiFi network

- 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!

[3] 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

[4] Tips:

- The server works on and is visible to other devices only on the same WiFi network (ie. connected to the same router)