The release of iOS 13 as well as the first version of iPadOS added support for connection to external network-attached storage media. This added support for devices to connect to a NAS server or other file servers on a network, making it easier for local file sharing.
Step 1: Open the Files app on your iPad.
Step 2: Click on the button with the three dots, found near the top of the sidebar.
Step 3: Select the “Connect to Server” option out of the drop-down menu that appears.
Step 4: Enter the address of file server and click “Connect”.
Step 5: Select the mode to sign in with (Guest or Registered User) and enter login details if applicable.
Step 6: Select the server volume or shared folder in the “Browse” sidebar.
