Guide · MEGA.NZ

How to Store and Play Your Music Privately with MEGA.NZ

4 min read · iPhone · iPad · Mac

If you care about keeping your music library private, MEGA.NZ is one of the best places to store it. MEGA.NZ is known for strong privacy and end-to-end encrypted storage, so your files are protected the moment they leave your device. Pair it with MPlayer and you can stream or download your collection without ever handing over your login — MPlayer never stores your MEGA.NZ password and keeps only a secure, revocable token on your device. Here's how to set it up.

What you'll need

An iPhone, iPad or Mac.
A MEGA.NZ account with your music files (MP3, AAC, ALAC, FLAC, WAV, AIFF or M4R).
The free MPlayer app.

Step-by-step: store and play your music privately with MEGA.NZ

Set up MEGA.NZ and upload your music. Create or sign in to a MEGA.NZ account and upload your songs, albums or playlists to it — either through the MEGA.NZ app or the MEGA.NZ website. Everything you upload is stored with end-to-end encryption.
Install MPlayer. Download MPlayer free from the App Store and open it.
Connect MEGA.NZ. Go to the Network section, choose MEGA.NZ and sign in on MEGA's official page. MPlayer never stores your login — only a secure, revocable token is kept on your device.
Browse to your music. Open the folder on MEGA.NZ that holds the tracks you want to listen to.
Stream or download privately. Tap a track to stream it privately, or tap the "..." button, choose Select, pick your tracks and tap Download to keep them offline.
Manage or revoke access. You stay in control at all times — manage or revoke MPlayer's access whenever you like from your MEGA.NZ account settings.

Tip: Because MEGA.NZ only ever holds a revocable token, you can disconnect MPlayer instantly from your account settings without changing your MEGA.NZ password — perfect if you lose a device or simply want a clean slate.

Why store your music on MEGA.NZ?

Privacy-focused cloud storage means your listening habits and your library stay yours. With MEGA.NZ's end-to-end encryption keeping your files private and MPlayer keeping your credentials off its servers, you get the convenience of streaming from the cloud without giving up control. It pairs perfectly with MPlayer's equalizer, sleep timer and background playback for a private, high-quality listening experience.

Frequently asked questions

Is MPlayer free?

Yes. MPlayer is free to download from the App Store on iPhone, iPad and Mac, and you can connect your MEGA.NZ account and stream your music at no cost.

Is my music private and encrypted on MEGA.NZ?

Yes. MEGA.NZ is a privacy-focused cloud service that uses end-to-end encryption, so your music files are encrypted the moment they leave your device and stay private in the cloud.

Does MPlayer ever see my MEGA.NZ password or files?

No. You sign in on MEGA.NZ's official page, so MPlayer never stores your password. Only a secure, revocable access token is kept on your device to reach your files.

Can I revoke MPlayer's access from my MEGA.NZ account?

Yes. You can revoke MPlayer's access at any time from your MEGA.NZ account settings, without changing your MEGA.NZ password.

Can I download MEGA.NZ music for offline listening?

Yes. In MPlayer, tap the "..." button, choose Select, pick your tracks and tap Download to save them for offline playback.

Which audio formats does MPlayer support?

MPlayer supports MP3, AAC, ALAC, FLAC, WAV, AIFF and M4R audio files stored on your MEGA.NZ account.

Does MPlayer work on iPhone, iPad and Mac?

Yes. MPlayer runs on iPhone, iPad and Mac, so you can stream or download your MEGA.NZ music library on any of your Apple devices.

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